Sheffield city centre roads remain shut after 24 hours as police negotiate with 'armed man' Roads remain shut in Sheffield city centre as police continue to negotiate with a man who allegedly has weapons.
The incident at a block of flats in Broad Street has been going on for over 24 hours, with residents evacuated and spending Monday night at a nearby sports centre.
The Sheffield Star said thousands of commuters were affected on Tuesday morning, with some spending three hours trying to get to work.
However, the Gateway flats remain evacuated and Sheffield Parkway is closed in both directions between Park Square roundabout and Derek Dooley Way.
South Yorkshire Police said the man is inside a property and is alleged to have weapons and be "a risk to himself".
