Armed police have evacuated an apartment block in Sheffield city centre over fears a man inside has explosives and weapons.
Residents of The Gateway flats were ordered out at 7.20pm on Monday and sent to a sports centre two miles away.
Nearby buildings remain on lockdown, and a 300-metre stretch of the city’s ring road is closed, causing major disruption.
Police are negotiating with the man, who allegedly made threats.
South Yorkshire Police have urged the public to avoid the area while emergency services continue their work.
