Sheffield has been brought to a standstill this morning, after a siege involving a man at a city centre block of flats who has reportedly claimed to have weapons.
The incident has led to evacuations and multiple road closures, including the Parkway into and out of the city.
These 14 pictures show the scene, ranging from the traffic tailbacks arising from the disruption, to the police officers and other emergency services who have been deployed.
The closure is an ongoing incident.
Emergency services were first sent to the scene at around 7pm.
An evacuation centre in Ponds Forge sports centre has been set up for people who have been forced to leave their homes.
5. Park Square
Emergency services at the scene of an incident just off Park Square roundabout, where there are concerns over a man alleged to have weapons | Submit Photo: Submit
6. Incident
Police at Park Square roundabout this morning. Photo: Alastair Ulke. National World | National World Photo: Alastair Ulke, National World
7. Fire engine
Emergency services at Park Square roundabout this morning. Photo: Alastair Ulke. National World | National World Photo: Alstair Ulke
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8. On the scene
Police at Park Square roundabout this morning. Photo: Alastair Ulke. National World | National World Photo: Alastair Ulke