The Moor: Huge police presence and cordon in place on busy Sheffield city centre shopping area

A huge police presence and a cordon is in place around a section of a busy Sheffield city centre shopping area this morning.

The cordon is in place on The Moor, from the top of the shopping area and up to the old Debenhams department store.

At least four police vehicles, including a van, were present at the scene earlier today.

The nature of the incident is not yet known, and South Yorkshire Police have been contacted for more information.

The scene on The Moor earlier today. Picture courtesy of Tom Cain and Danny Morley via Sheffield Onlineplaceholder image
The scene on The Moor earlier today. Picture courtesy of Tom Cain and Danny Morley via Sheffield Online

Further details to follow.

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