Armed police surrounded Sheffield flats, evacuating residents after reports of a man with weapons.
Police evacuated residents from their homes. Reports said a man had weapons inside an apartment.
South Yorkshire Police closed the road near Broad Street after 7 pm Monday. Police responded to concerns for a man.
The man was allegedly in a property with weapons, posing a risk to himself. Police evacuated residents of the Gateway building.
Neighbors were told to stay inside to allow officers to do their work. One Gateway resident spoke to The Independent, describing the evacuation details.
The evacuation occurred just after 7:30 pm. Residents went to Ponds Forge leisure centre after 9 pm, where the council liaison team provided water and snacks.
Later, air mattresses and blankets were provided, and breakfast arrived the next morning. The resident still awaits updates and does not know when he can return home.
Other emergency services are still present. The Sheffield Parkway road remains closed between Park Square roundabout and Derek Dooley Way. Police have advised drivers to find other routes, and trams also face disruptions in the area.