A man has been arrested after a tense 36-hour stand-off in a busy UK city. Officers were called out around 7pm on Monday to a building on Broad Street, Sheffield, where an armed man was seen.
Properties nearby were evacuated, road closures on the Sheffield Parkway between Park Square and Derek Dooley Way were introduced, but have since been removed and public transport has resumed as normal. And now police has confirmed that the man has been arrested.
The force said in a statement: "We would like to thank the public for their continued cooperation and patience during our response to the incident which resulted in the evacuation of an apartment building and road closures in Sheffield city centre.
"An arrest has been made and road closures have been stood down. On Monday (10 February) just after 7pm, we responded to concerns for a man inside a property on Broad Street, alleged to have weapons and pose a risk to himself. The Sheffield Parkway, between Park Square roundabout and Derek Dooley Way was closed, while emergency services, including specialist officers responded."
"The apartment building evacuated due to an increased risk to their safety. Today (Wednesday 12 February) a 47-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of affray, criminal damage, possession of a firearm, threats to kill and communicate with a bomb hoax.
"He remains in police custody at this time. The Sheffield parkway has fully reopened but the building remains closed, while officers conduct a thorough search. We would like to thank those who have been affected for their continued support while emergency services conduct their work. Your support is greatly appreciated.A further update will be provided when the building is reopened."
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