Homes evacuated on Mapplebeck Road in Sheffield
Last updated 16th Sep 2026
A number of homes have been evacuated in Sheffield with a 100 meter cordon round a house in High Green.
Police say they have been on Mapplebeck Road since Friday but that they made a discovery yesterday and evacuated properties in the interest of safety.
Around 70 houses are evacuated at the moment.
A Police statement said:
"A 100-metre cordon is in place around a house on Mapplebeck Road, High Green - resulting in the evacuation of nearby properties.
"Road closures are in place on Mapplebeck Road, Griffiths Road, School Road, Worrall Road, Beechwood Road, Hawthorne Road, Entwhistle Road and Greenwood Road.
"There's been a police presence at the house since Friday 11 September, while a careful forensic search has been conducted by specialist officers. Following a discovery this afternoon, it has been deemed necessary to evacuate nearby properties to enable emergency services and specialists to ensure safety.
"No injuries have been reported. Colleagues from other emergency services are in attendance as a precaution.
"Residents who have been advised to leave their home are directed to a nearby rest centre.
"Details to follow.
"A 36 year old woman appeared in court on Monday charged with Section 4 of the Explosive Substances Act 1883 and was remanded in custody."