Herries Road South incident Sheffield: Man now safe, say British Transport Police
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The road was closed for around half an hour on Sunday because of concerns for him.
A spokesman for British Transport Police said: “British Transport Police were called to the line in Sheffield at 4.03pm yesterday (May 15) following concerns for the welfare of a man.
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The police helicopter had earlier been sent to the area to help in a ‘person seach’ near Hillsborough stadium. Police have not said if the incidents were related.
The National Police Air Service said in a statement: “The police helicopter from NPAS Carr Gate was deployed over Sheffield from 1230hrs to 1400hrs on Sunday 15 May 2022, at the request of South Yorkshire Police, to assist in a person search.”