Busy Sheffield road reopen following 'police incident'

A busy Sheffield road has reopened after a ‘police incident’ closed it for a large part of the evening.

South Yorkshire Police (SYP) warned of the road closure on Manchester Road between Wharncliffe Side and Deepcar at around 7.40pm Monday (November 2) evening.

People were urged to avoid the area.

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A police statement said at the time: “Please be aware that a road closure is in place on Manchester Road between Wharncliffe Side and Deepcar due to a police incident.

“We are advising people to avoid the area and plan an alternative route if possible.”

The road is now believed to be reopen.

SYP have been contacted for more information.

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