Disturbance, Mackay

Police have successfully resolved an incident that began in Paradise Street, Mackay last night.

Around 2.15am a 37-year-old man surrended to police without incident following negotiations with police officers.

Police had at about 8.45pm last night attended a residence in Paradise Street following reports of a disturbance. Upon arrival a male occupant of the residence has been observed to have a gun.

Police withdrew and formed a cordon around the address and nearby residents within the cordoned area were evacuated whilst police negotiated with the man.

All residents have now been permitted to return to the area. The 37-year-old man is in police custody and has been transported to hospital for treatment to minor injuries.

There is no further information available at this time.

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