This is why emergency services shut Sheffield street in Tinsley

South Yorkshire Police have explained why emergency services were sent to a Sheffield street during rush hour.

Residents described the road as having been sealed off by police, with a several police cars at the scene, earlier today.

There were reports on social media of an ambulance on the street.

South Yorkshire Police described their response as a concern for the safety of an individual.

The force said in a statement: “We were called at 7.24am today (Tuesday, July 21) following a report of a concern for safety incident in a property on St Lawrence Road in the Tinsley area of Sheffield.

“Officers attended the scene and a 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft and public order offences. No injuries have been reported.”

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