Police arrest pair after stand-off

The pair, aged 33 and 38, were held on suspicion of criminal damage and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

Police had earlier been called to a food store in Conisbrough, where it was reported that two men were making threats, causing damage and one was carrying a gun.

They were reported to have left the store and the officers’ search led them to a property on Poplar Grove.

A police spokesman said: “One man was arrested immediately and a second was negotiated out of the property after engaging with officers at the scene.

“Poplar Grove was cordoned off at both ends while the negotiations were under way. Both men remain in police custody.”

Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting incident 722 of October 13.