Chesterfield Road Sheffield: Huge emergency services response after man is seen throwing bricks from roof
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Emergency services were sent out to Chesterfield Road in Heeley, Sheffield, over concerns for the welfare of a man who has been seen throwing bricks from the roof of a property.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Police were called at 4.51am this morning (Monday, August 8) following reports of concern for the welfare of a man on the roof of a building in the Chesterfield Road area of Sheffield.
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Hide Ad“Roads in and around Chesterfield Road have been closed to allow emergency services to respond to the incident.
“Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes and avoid the area.”
The road is currently cordoned off between B&M Bargains, at the junction of Little London Road, to the entrance of Heeley Retail Park.
In addition to a police presence, the Yorkshire Ambulance Service and South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue are also at the scene.
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Hide AdEyewitnesses say the man has made his way onto the roof of a Chesterfield Road property, opposite Heeley Retail Park, and has been throwing bricks down on to the street.
Adam Heyes, owner of Mandala cafe, said: "I've seen him throwing a few bricks and things. I just hope he's OK."
The police cordon has led to a number of bus services operating in the area being diverted.
A spokesperson for First South Yorkshire said they are diverting their 20 service ‘from city like a 18 service to Warminster Road and resume route in both directions’.