PSPA declared in Paddington, QLD

Police have made an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) in relation to an incident currently happening in Paddington.

At 12.30pm today police were called to an address on Alma Street in relation to a man inside a home who is making threats.

Specialist police are in attendance and officers are attempting to negotiate with the man.

The PSPA area declared includes all premises enclosed by McCartney Street, Alma Street, Hebert Street and Eilena Street.

Motorists and pedestrians are advised to avoid the area.

There is no further information available at this time.

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