Rotherham roads re-open following police incident near town centre

The roads were closed in Rotherham following a police incident in which a man suffered a slashed throat.
Surrounding roads have now re-opened (Credit: Google)Surrounding roads have now re-opened (Credit: Google)
Surrounding roads have now re-opened (Credit: Google)

Armed police officers were called to Canklow Road at 1:30pm this afternoon following reports that a man had received injuries to his throat.

Westgate and Alma Road were closed earlier following the incident, but have since re-opened.

Travel South Yorkshire have said bus services 72, 73, 74 and X1 are now running their normal routes.