Police sent letters to Sheffield residents evacuated after a 20-hour standoff with a man believed to be armed.
The A61 Sheffield Parkway is still shut, and people should expect major delays in both directions. The closure stretches from B6070 Duke Street to Derek Dooley Way. The police incident caused this trouble, and the situation has since gotten more complex. People had to leave their apartments, including the man’s building, while armed police spoke from a balcony window.
The police also issued a letter to residents there, written by Assistant Chief Constable Hayley Barnett. She said she’s in charge of the incident response involving a Broad Street property in Sheffield. Barnett thanked everyone for their cooperation so far, acknowledging that the police know this impacts families. Their goal is to get people home quickly, with partners ensuring everyone is safe and provided with necessary supplies.
Sheffield City Council aids people at Ponds Forge for those needing urgent help. The man is believed to have weapons and is at a Broad Street building. Nearby buildings were evacuated for safety, and people can go to Ponds Forge for shelter. Specialized officers keep talking to the man, wanting a quick and safe end to this. Police will give updates soon, also on Facebook.
Police said road closures remain because of the incident that started just after 7 PM on Monday. Officers responded to worries about a man inside a building on Broad Street. They think he poses a risk to himself. The Sheffield Parkway still shuts between Park Square and Derek Dooley Way as specialist officers continue talking to the man there.
Nearby residents were evacuated for their safety, and Sheffield City Council helps them at Ponds Forge. Police understand the disruption this causes, including the closed roads and worries about loved ones. The goal is to resolve this safely and hope to get everyone home very soon. Ambulance and fire crews are also at the scene.