A public footpath off a major road near Catcliffe is under police watch today following an unknown incident last night.

Photos and videos show how the path at the roundabout off Treeton Lane and Main Street, close to the River Rother, has been cordoned off since at least 6pm on Saturday, May 10.

A number of South Yorkshire Police vehicles are guarding a footpath off Treenton Lane in Catcliffe today (May 11). This photo taken at 6pm on Saturday shows a van from the Regional Marine and Underwater Search Unit at the scene. | National World

placeholder image — A number of South Yorkshire Police vehicles are guarding a footpath off Treenton Lane in Catcliffe today (May 11). This photo taken at 6pm on Saturday shows a van from the Regional Marine and Underwater Search Unit at the scene. | National World

A large police presence remains at the scene today, with at least five police vehicles parked on the grass verge and numerous officers guarding the junction.