56 year old man arrested as police examine 'suspicious device' at Sheffield home
Police were called to Washington Road earlier today
Last updated 18th Mar 2026
A man has been arrested and a police cordon is place in Sheffield after a 'suspicious device' was discovered at a block of flats.
Officers were called to Washington Road, close to Sharrow Lane, earlier today.
A 56 year old man is being questioned on suspicion of making threats to kill.
A police cordon has been in place for much of the day, though explosives experts don't think the device found poses a wider risk to the public.
Locals have been able to rest at the nearby Sharrow Community Forum as police continue to make the area safe.