Disturbance, Kingston
UPDATE: The situation has been resolved. The baby has been transported to hospital for observation. The man has been arrested and has also been transported to hospital for treatment to non life threatening injuries. The emergent declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act has been revoked.
Original media release:
A man, possibly armed with a knife, is currently inside a Kingston home refusing to come out or allow a baby to leave the residence.
Police were called to the Barossa Street address following reports of a disturbance between a man and woman around 5am this morning.
Police cordons are in place and negotiators are on scene.
The man, believed to be aged in his 40s, is known to the woman. The woman is currently speaking with police.
There is no further information available at this time.
Update 7.10am:
A emergent declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act was made at 6.55am this morning.
The declaration covers Barossa Street, between Velorum Drive and Barracuda Court.
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