Number of Police Officer injured dealing with domestic incident 

A man has been arrested following a domestic incident in Gleadless, Sheffield, this evening (Wednesday 13 April).

Police were called to Plowright Close at around 7.50pm and made attempts to arrest a man, who is in his 30s.

Number or Police Officers have been taken to hospital following a domestic incident in #gleadless

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During the course of the arrest, a number of police officers were injured.

27 Police Units attended the incident which is believed to be one of the forces biggest responses #gleadless

— Police Hour (@PoliceHour) April 13, 2016

They are receiving treatment for their injuries, which are not life-threatening.

Number or Police Officers have been taken to hospital following a domestic incident in #gleadless

— Police Hour (@PoliceHour) April 13, 2016

The injured officers’ families have been informed.

It is believed the police officers were all attacked by a man with an axe during the arrest #gleadless #Sheffield

— Police Hour (@PoliceHour) April 13, 2016

The man remains in police custody.

There was a significant police presence in the area this evening as officers dealt with the incident and we’d like to thanks residents for their patience.