BREAKING: Reports of armed police responding to incident near Meadowhall

By The Newsroom
Published 6th Jun 2017, 17:37 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2017, 15:30 BST
The scene at the Travelodge Meadowhall. Picture: James Higgins.The scene at the Travelodge Meadowhall. Picture: James Higgins.
The scene at the Travelodge Meadowhall. Picture: James Higgins.
Several people have reported seeing armed police responding to an ongoing incident near to Meadowhall.

It is reported that officers have stopped a car in the car park of the Travelodge Meadowhall, located near to the Meadowhall Interchange.

Speaking on Twitter, Amy Jay wrote: "Armed police just outside Meadowhall. What on Earth."

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Rach Ward added: "Please tell me why there is about 10 unmarked police cars and armed response pulling a city taxi at Meadowhall? @LoveMeadowhall"

James Higgins has also shared a picture of the ongoing incident, which appears to show at least one police car at the scene.

Residents have also reported seeing a number of unmarked police cars nearby.

South Yorkshire Police have been contacted for further details.

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