Police negotiators at apartment block over stand-off with 'armed man'

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Pictures have been posted online showing police negotiating with a 'dangerous man' on a balcony. South Yorkshire Police were alerted to concerns of a man who was 'at risk to himself with weapons' around 7pm last night which led to a mass eviction of the apartment block in Sheffield and people in other neighbouring towers ordered to stay inside.

New images show police negotiators on a balcony with a suspect. Since last night, Sheffield city centre has been at a standstill with emergency services blocking off roads and roundabouts around a block of flats near Sheffield Parkway.

Currently all emergency services remain at the scene, YorkshireLive reports. A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "We, alongside other emergency services remain on scene at Broad Street in Sheffield.

Just after 7pm last night (Monday 10 February) we responded to concerns for a man inside a property, alleged to have weapons and pose a risk to himself. "Those within the building where the property is have been evacuated and those within the neighbouring buildings have been asked to stay indoors while officers conduct their work. "The Sheffield Parkway, between Park Square roundabout and Derek Dooley Way will remain shut-please plan, and find an alternative route this morning.Trams are also affected in the area and those travelling are advised to check Travel South Yorkshire- https://orlo.uk/12YTE " According to traffic system Inrix, the roads still remain closed causing huge delays around the city.