PSPA, Hyde Park (Townsville)

Police have made an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) in relation to a suspicious device located in Hyde Park this morning.

A declaration was made at 12.40pm and specialist police are currently assessing the device. It was located in a business car park on Woolcock Street this morning at 10:35am.

The PSPA encompasses Woolcock Street between Kings Road and Church Street.

Members of the public are advised to avoid the area.

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