Flats evacuated in Sheffield as armed police confront man ‘with weapons’

11 February 2025, 09:23

Residents have been evacuated from a block of flats in Sheffield due to reports of a man with weapons.

Police were called at 7pm last night to the Gateway apartment building on Broad Street.

Residents were sent to the nearby Ponds Forge sports centre. Residents at nearby student accommodation were told to stay inside their homes.

South Yorkshire Police said: “Those within the building where the property is have been evacuated and those within the neighbouring buildings have been asked to stay indoors while officers conduct their work."

Sheffield Parkway, between Park Square roundabout and Derek Dooley Way, are shut with motorists advised to find an alternative route.

Roads near the scene are expected to remain closed through the morning.

Trams are also affected.

Around 100 emergency services personnel are understood to have been called to the scene.