Major Sheffield city centre road reopens after 'police incident' - latest tram updates
Police incident in Sheffield city centre street comes to an end
Update: Police have confirmed that two men, aged 24, sustained injuries after reports that a group of people attacked them.
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Police have lifted a cordon that had been in place through the morning on a busy Sheffield city centre road.
West Street was under police cordon this morning (Thursday, October 1) between Rockingham Street and Eldon Street but it was taken down around 8am.
South Yorkshire Police were advising people to avoid the area and find alternative routes.
Pictures showed a cordon in place closing off the two streets, with police vehicles guarding them.
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A statement on social media said: “Please be aware that a road closure is in place on West Street Sheffield between Eldon Street to Rockingham Street due to a police incident.We are advising people to avoid the area and plan an alternative route if possible. Thank You.”
Supertram had announced that due to the incident, there were no services between Cathedral and University.
The full nature of the incident is still not known.
South Yorkshire Police have been contacted for more information.
More to follow...