Police update on incident reported in Sneinton with roads reopened
A huge police presence was reported in Sneinton on Thursday, July 13 around 6pm with several police cars and drones.
Several of the side roads off Sneinton Dale were blocked off amid police searches. Armed police were spotted on Westwood Road as a car containing police dogs arrived on the scene.
Witnesses reported seeing police checking houses on different roads and blocking off side roads. A drone was also being flown overhead. There were a number of unmarked police cars on the street.
Chief Inspector Chris Pearson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Officers were called to Sneinton Dale, in Sneinton, shortly after 5.30pm, yesterday (Thursday 13 July) after receiving reports of a man in the area who is wanted in connection with an ongoing robbery investigation.
“A thorough search was completed, and our inquiries remain ongoing.
“We are aware there is concern within the community about armed officers being in the area. I want to assure residents we are working hard to locate the man.”