Residents of The Gateway apartment building in Sheffield were evacuated after police received reports of a man allegedly possessing weapons inside the property. The police responded promptly by closing nearby roads and evacuating the building around 7:30 PM. Neighbors were advised to stay indoors while authorities managed the situation. Evacuated residents were taken to Ponds Forge leisure center for shelter, where basic necessities like water, snacks, and blankets were provided. As of the report, no further updates were given about when residents could return home, and nearby roads remained closed.
We responded to concerns for a man inside a property, alleged to have weapons and pose a risk to himself.
Police evacuated The Gateway building just after 7:30pm, residents were then told by police just after 9pm that Ponds Forge leisure centre was being set up to receive residents.
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