Armed officers reported at scene of South Yorkshire town incident as statement issued

Police have revealed why they have a major presence at an incident in South Yorkshire this afternoon (Tuesday, October 6).

Armed police were reported, along with police dogs, and police cars, at a scene on Dodworth Road, near the junction of Shaw Lane, Pogmore, Barnsley.

Police said in a statement: “We were called at 1.11pm today (Tuesday October 6) with reports of suspicious activity at a property on Dodworth Road, Barnsley.

“Officers attended and a 20-year-old-man was arrested on suspicion of drug related offences.”

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