Emergent situation, Caboolture

Police have declared an emergent situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) after being called to an incident at a residence in Caboolture this morning.

Around 10.30am police were called to a Larkin Court address in relation to a man making threats inside a house. It is believed an infant is also inside the home.

The situation is continuing with specialist police currently on scene.

The emergent situation was declared at 12pm and applies to an area incorporating Male Road, Eloff Road, King John Drive, Van Beelen Street and Lagoon Creek (refer to below map).

Several road closures are in place and residents and drivers are urged to avoid the area.

Residents in the nearby vicinity of Larkin Court are being asked to stay indoors while police respond to the situation.

There is no further information available at this stage.

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