Armed police seen outside Leadmill in Sheffield city centre following reports of threats

Officers are searching for a man after closing Leadmill Road and Suffolk Road

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 13th Dec 2023
Last updated 13th Dec 2023

Armed police have been seen in Sheffield city centre following reports of a man making threats towards someone.

Officers were called to Leadmill Road at around 13:00GMT on Wednesday (13 December).

Leadmill Road and Suffolk Road were shut for around two hours as searches took place.

Police have confirmed the person who was reportedly threatened is safe and well.

The closures have since been lifted and the roads reopened.

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