Emergent declaration, Kangaroo Point

Police have declared an emergency under the Public Safety Preservation Act following the discovery of a suspicious item in a toilet block at a Kangaroo Point park.

The item was discovered around 8.30pm in a toilet block in Captain Burke Park.

Specialist police are on scene with the declaration of an emergent situation made at 11pm.

The area affected is the park itself within a boundary of Holman Street to the south and the Brisbane River to the east, north and west. Part of Holman Street is also closed with diversions in place.

Traffic travelling over the Story Bridge is not affected. Traffic on the river is also unaffected.

Investigations are continuing.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.