Man arrested on suspicion of firearms offences after police raid at Danewood Avenue, Manor, Sheffield

Police officers were first reported to have been seen on Danewood Avenue, near the Manor estate, last night – but they were later reported as still being on the street into today, after officers went into a property with a search warrant.

Eyewitnesses had described crime scene investigation officers as attending the scene, as well as armed police officers.

This afternoon, South Yorkshire Police issued a statement, in which they confirmed that a man had been arrested, and that a raid had been carried out on the street.

The statement said: “There has been a police presence in the Danewood Avenue area of Sheffield today (Thursday 6 July) after officers executed a warrant at a property. A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences and is currently in custody.”