South Yorkshire Police Operational Support said “Kingsforth Lane, Hellaby through to Thurcroft is closed due to a serious incident.”
“It is expected to be closed for several hours”
It’s believed an air ambulance has been called in to assist.
Gary Arthur Allen, of HMP Doncaster, has been remanded into custody and will appear before Sheffield Magistratesโ Court this morning (9 October), charged with murder.ย
On Monday 8 April, Alenaโs body was found on land just off Taylors Lane, Parkgate and a murder inquiry was launched.
Alena, 38, was reported missing in January following concerns from her family after the last sighting of her on Boxing Day 2018.ย
A post-mortem examination concluded that Alena died as a result of neck injuries.
T/Detective Chief Inspector Mark Oughton, the Senior Investigating Officer into Alenaโs disappearance and death, said: โIโd like to thank Alenaโs family for their patience and support as we have carried out and continue to conduct enquiries in relation to her death.โ
โSpecially trained officers are supporting them at this incredibly difficult time.โ
โIโd also like to thank members of the public who have come forward with information so far.
โWe remain keen to hear from anyone with information, who saw Alena on Boxing Day 2018, and who saw anyone acting suspiciously in the Taylors Lane area. If you can help, please contact us on one of the methods below.
โI would also ask that people are mindful of what they are posting on social media, to allow the case to progress through the courts unhindered.
โSpeculation as to any details of the case could potentially harm the investigation. You could also find yourself in contempt of court, which can result in a fine or up to two years in prison.โ
Anyone with information should call 101 quoting incident number 453 of 8 April 2019, speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, or call our incident room directly on 01709 443540.
Armed Police were seen knocking the door down of a property this afternoon.
A police cordon currently in place whilst police remain on scene this evening searching on the ground outside the property.
At around 9.30pm on Sunday (22 September) the victim heard her dog growling at the back of her home on College Road.
When she went outside, she was confronted by two men believed to be carrying knives.
The men, both reported to have been wearing masks had threatened to hurt the woman and her dog before grabbing her, forcing her inside and dragged to the floor.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said “They left on foot shortly afterwards, with a significant amount of cash.”
“The woman only sustained minor injuries, however she was left incredibly shaken and upset by what happened.”
Detectives investigating want to hear from anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the area last night.
If you can help, please call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 quoting incident number 867 of 22 September 2019.
Armed Police stopped the vehicle heading along Centenary Way last night (23 September) after receiving reports of threatening behaviour and possession of a firearm.
Officers stopped the car and arrested a 39 year-old man from Kimberworth and 38-year old man from Eastwood both on suspicion of possession of firearms.
Both men remain in police custody, a spokesperson confirmed.
Police received reports at 9:34pm of a road traffic collision on Herringthorpe Valley Road.
A police spokesperson said โIt is believed the driver, a 63-year old man collided with a parked car.”
โHe was treated by the ambulance service for minor injuries.โ
A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said “three people taken to hospital with shock as a precautionary measure.”
“Road reopened shortly afterwards”
Emergency Services are on scene heading towards the Stag Roundabout.
Traffic is advised to go via Bentfield Avenue on to Wickersley Road at the moment.
Police were called to the town centre bank at on Bridgegate at 9.10am after staff reported that the alarm was indicating it had been activated by an intruder.
A police spokeswoman said “officers attended the bank, searched the building but nobody was there, it was a false activation”
Emergency Services are on scene of the road traffic collision this morning where itโs believed a bus and car have collided.
The Road is expected to reopen shortly.
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