Four police officers and man recovering after chemical exposure in Sheffield
Emergency services were called to Park Hill on Monday evening after reports of a man being seriously injured
Last updated 13th Oct 2021
A man has been seriously injured and four police officers received medical attention following a chemical incident in Sheffield, October 11.
Police were called to the Park Hill flats off Duke Street on Monday evening, where officers found a "seriously injured" man in his early 30s.
Crews from Yorkshire Ambulance Service and South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service also attended the scene, and the man was given CPR.
However, officers arriving at the scene also fell ill from an "unknown chemical" - though all 4 officers have now been discharged.
In a statement, South Yorkshire Police warned the public to avoid the scene while emergency services continue to deal with the incident.
"Fire crews are currently determining the cause of the effects and the police officers affected are receiving medical attention," the statement said.
"No surrounding flats have been evacuated and there is not believed to be any threat to the wider public, but people are asked not to approach the scene while emergency services personnel continue their work."
But earlier this afternoon, the police stated:
"We would like to confirm that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding how the man came about his injuries yesterday.
"The man has been transported to Northern General Hospital where he remains "in a serious condition", the police added.
The South Yorkshire Police stated on their twitter page: