Manchester Road closed between Wharncliffe Side and Deepcar after police ‘incident’

Police closed Manchester Road between Wharncliffe Side and Deepcar on Monday 2 November following a police ‘incident’, with motorists urged to use alternative routes.

South Yorkshire Police issued the advice in a Facebook statement at 7.40pm that evening, The Star reports. The force asked people to stay away from the area and plan another route where possible.

Marie Tidball, Labour MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge, also urged drivers to avoid the affected stretch and leave extra time for their journeys.

In a Facebook post, she asked people to follow directions from emergency services. Tidball said: “Please follow any instructions from emergency services and take care on the roads.”

Source: The Star