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
— Police Hour (@PoliceHour) April 13, 2016
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.
Let us know your views by tweeting @PoliceHour We'll feature the best tweets within the article.