LIVE: Sheffield at a standstill as cordon and armed police surround The Gateway flat block off Park Square

Park Square is moving again this morning (February 12) like nothing happened at all.

However, just out of view from the roundabout, nearly a dozen police vehicles are still packed into the car park of The Gateway block of flats, which just hours ago was the scene of a major incident.

Now, a 47-year-old man is in custody for allegedly making threats and communicating a bomb hoax, Ponds Forge sports centre remains an evacuation centre, and residents from the flats are still unable to return home.

Here is everything we know about the major incident that brought Sheffield to a halt this week, told in pictures through our gallery below.

Police have confirmed a 24-hour siege at a Sheffield flat block has ended with the arrest of a 47-year-old man.

South Yorkshire Police confirmed in a statement at 8:30am today (February 12): “We would like to thank the public for their continued cooperation and patience during our response to the incident which resulted in the evacuation of an apartment building and road closures in Sheffield city centre.

“An arrest has been made and road closures have been stood down.

“A 47-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of affray, criminal damage, possession of a firearm, threats to kill and communicate with a bomb hoax.

“He remains in police custody at this time.The Sheffield parkway has fully reopened but the building remains closed, while officers conduct a thorough search.

“We would like to thank those who have been affected for their continued support while emergency services conduct their work. Your support is greatly appreciated.”

The police incident at Park Square is still ongoing nearly 24 hours after emergency services were first called to the scene.

This is everything we know so far:

Police have issued an update on the ongoing incident.

They said road closures are still in place as emergency services remain at the scene.

South Yorkshire Police added in a statement: “The Sheffield Parkway between Park Square roundabout and Derek Dooley Way remains closed in both directions while specialist officers continue to negotiate with the man.”

I walked the length and breadth of today’s Park Square Roundabout police cordon today - I saw Sheffield at a standstill.

Whatever is happening in The Gateway flat block today has put an entire city on hold.

When I arrived at the police cordon surrounding the Park Square Roundabout today, I was free to take my pictures from the middle of a dual carriageway. It’s not like there were any cars.

To illustrate how wide today’s police cordon is, residents who were evacuated from The Gateway flat block last night reportedly had to walk two miles to get to their evacuation centre last night - which would normally have only been a 10-minute trip.

A residents told The Star how, after police “banged on doors” to get them out at around 7.20pm last night, they found themselves inside the cordon on Broad Street and had to walk via Sheffield Parkway, Derek Dooley Way and eventually The Wicker just to get to the Ponds Forge International Sports Centre where they then spent the night.

The trip would normally have been a 10-minute walk to the other side of the Park Square Roundabout.

The Star has asked South Yorkshire Police to provide a list of road closures in place today.

In the meantime, this is what AA Traffic’s map of road closures looks like as of 10.15am today.

The fire and ambulance services have issued statements on their involvement in a major incident near Park Square, Sheffield, today.

Both South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and the Yorkshire Ambulance Service have confirmed their involvement in the incident, which has gridlocked Sheffield city centre.

Sheffield is suffering major traffic and travel disruption this morning due to the police incident at Park Square roundabout.

These are the disruptions:

Residents from The Gateway flat block spoke with The Star following their stay overnight in Ponds Forge International Sports Centre.

It is understood residents were evacuated at around 7.20pm last night over repots of a “man with weapons.”

These pictures show the scene of a major incident which has unfolded near Park Square roundabout this morning.

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.

Good morning, Sheffield, and welcome to The Star’s live blog for this major incident unfolding today.

We will be bringing you photos, videos, eyewitness accounts and updates on this extensive closure throughout the day.