Emergent declaration, Garbutt (Townsville)

Police have declared an emergency under the Public Safety Preservation Act at Garbutt this evening following an incident at a house.

Police attended an address at Lancaster Street around 5.30pm when a man and a woman armed themselves and refused police entry to the residence.

There are two young children at the residence however no threats have been made towards them.

An emergent declaration was made at 7.20pm and encompasses an area including Ramsay, Dearness, Halifax and Douglas Streets, including Harold Philip Park.

Police have established a cordon around the residence with police negotiators on the scene.

There is no further information at this time.

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