Police continue to negotiate with a man reportedly armed inside The Gateway flats in Sheffield, which remains evacuated.<br /><br />Residents are sheltering at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, where staff say some people abandoned their cars due to disruptions.<br /><br />A white sheet was seen hanging from a flat window this morning as police maintained their presence.<br /><br />South Yorkshire Police assured residents they are working to resolve the situation swiftly, with displaced residents receiving support.<br /><br />A letter from Assistant Chief Constable Hayley Barnett thanked locals for their patience, with further updates expected via the force’s Facebook page.
