Sheffield city centre bookmakers cordoned off following reports of 'armed robbery'

Police have cordoned off a bookmakers in Sheffield city centre following reports of an armed robbery.

By The Newsroom

Published 4th Jun 2018, 21:51 BST

Updated 4th Jun 2018, 21:57 BST

Paddy Power, London Road, Sheffield. Picture: Google.

Eyewitnesses said Paddy Power on London Road was cordoned off and police were at the scene at around 9.45pm on Monday.

One said: "My friend saw the lead up to it. He said he saw a car pull up outside a group of lads run in. Then a few minutes later they left and sped off. Police are there now and have cordoned the area off."

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