A man whose welfare led to the closure of Herries Road South is now safe, police have confirmed.

The road was closed for around half an hour on Sunday because of concerns for him.

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A spokesman for British Transport Police said: “British Transport Police were called to the line in Sheffield at 4.03pm yesterday (May 15) following concerns for the welfare of a man.

A man whose welfare led to the closure of Herries Road South yesterday is now safe, police have confirmed.

placeholder image — A man whose welfare led to the closure of Herries Road South yesterday is now safe, police have confirmed.

“Officers attended and the man was taken to a place of safety at just before 4.30pm."

The police helicopter had earlier been sent to the area to help in a ‘person seach’ near Hillsborough stadium. Police have not said if the incidents were related.

The National Police Air Service said in a statement: “The police helicopter from NPAS Carr Gate was deployed over Sheffield from 1230hrs to 1400hrs on Sunday 15 May 2022, at the request of South Yorkshire Police, to assist in a person search.”