Emergent declaration, Woodridge

Police have declared an emergent situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) following an incident at a residence in Woodridge tonight.

Around 7.30pm tonight police attempted to intercept a vehicle in the Woodridge area. The occupants of the vehicle failed to stop and police followed the vehicle to an address in Andella Street, Woodridge.

The occupants of the vehicle entered a house in the street and police set-up a cordon around the house.

Four people surrendered to police and were taken into custody and one man, who is believed to be in possession of a gun, is still with in the house.

Police declared an emergent situation at 8.22pm and have sent up a 200 metre radius cordon around the house.

Traffic disruptions are minimal but motorist are urged to avoid the area.

Nearby residents are asked to stay indoors while police respond to the situation.

There is no further information available at this stage.

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