Video: South Yorkshire road blocked off as armed police deal with ongoing incident

Local residents have captured the scene on a South Yorkshire road as armed police continue to respond to an ongoing incident.
Armed police are currently in attendance at an ongoing incident on a South Yorkshire street.Armed police are currently in attendance at an ongoing incident on a South Yorkshire street.
Armed police are currently in attendance at an ongoing incident on a South Yorkshire street.

Armed police arrived at the house on Wensleydale Road, Scawsby in Doncaster at around 3.30pm this afternoon after concerns were raised for a resident.

Kyle Morgan posted a video of the scene on Facebook showing a police car blocking off the road.

Armed police are currently in attendance at an ongoing incident on a South Yorkshire street.Armed police are currently in attendance at an ongoing incident on a South Yorkshire street.
Armed police are currently in attendance at an ongoing incident on a South Yorkshire street.
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Reports on social media suggest that the man could be armed with an air rifle but this has not been confirmed by police.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “Armed police and specialist officers are currently at the property and Wensleydale Road, Doncaster remains closed at this time.”