Pictures and video: Doncaster streets still cordoned off by South Yorkshire Police following serious incident

Several streets in Doncaster city centre remain cordoned off by police following an incident in the early hours of this morning.

By Alastair Ulke

Published 6th Jul 2022, 09:07 BST

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Officers and police vehicles are barring entry to Silver Street today (July 4) and have reportedly been on the scene since around 4am.

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Closures are also in place on High Street, Scot Lane, Hall Gate and Printing Office Street to keep motorists out of the one-way traffic system.

Silver Street has been cordoned off by police this morning following an unknown incident at around 4am.

Silver Street has been cordoned off by police this morning following an unknown incident at around 4am.

A single police car also appears to be guarding a small scene in Wood Street, near to what what looks like the snapped off top of a wooden door lying in the road.

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Silver Street is home to much of Doncaster’s nightlife venues, and the cordon takes in several city centre bars and pubs.

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Traffic is heavier than usual in surrounding streets because of the closures, particularly on nearby Thorne Road and South Parade.

South Yorkshire Police has been contacted for a comment.

Doncaster South Yorkshire Police Police

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