Brisbane streets locked down, residents told to stay inside as police operation unfolds

Quite a few streets in outer Brisbane have been locked down and visitors to the realm diverted as a serious police operation unfolds in Sunnybank Hills.

Police made an emergency declaration beneath the Public Security Preservation Act (PSPA) this afternoon after officers had been deployed to a welfare test which later advanced right into a siege.

Specialist negotiators are at present on the scene on Bradman Avenue, the place they're working with a person and girl reportedly holed up inside a property.

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Areas of the lockdown in Sunnybank Hills, Brisbane. (Google Maps)

The emergency declaration was made simply after 1pm, with roads closed on Bradman Avenue between Bellrick and Peterkin Streets to all pedestrian and visitors.

A number of homes on Morden Avenue are additionally affected.

Authorities say folks inside the PSPA zone – together with residents, staff or in any other case – should keep inside till additional discover.

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