Wanted trio arrested after Rawmarsh stand-off

Officers broke into a property on Brameld Road following a stand-off. Picture: SYP Ops

Tactical Support Group officers from South Yorkshire police were called to the home in Brameld Road on Saturday afternoon where three people were wanted in relation to “criminal matters”.

The trio, armed with hammers, refused to leave, barricaded themselves in and began to self-harm, said police.

Police at the scene of the stand-off on Brameld Road, Rawmarsh

An officer said: “They threatened to set fire to the premises should officers enter, and harm any officer coming in.

“TSG officers forced entry carrying shields, as the occupants armed themselves with hammers.

“Unfortunately for them, TSG quickly and forcibly took control of all occupants.”

Police arrested the trio at around 4.30pm.

Enquiries are ongoing and South Yorkshire Police has been contacted for an update.