Emergent situation, Deception Bay

Police have declared an emergent situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) in Deception Bay this morning.

The situation was declared at 11.06am after police responded to a disturbance at an Osbourne Terrace residence earlier this morning.  It is believed that a man is inside the residence and armed.

Police are on scene and have the area cordoned off, with negotiators speaking to the man.

The cordon is bounded by Balmoral Place, Summer Street, Windsor Place and Union Street, including Osbourne Terrace within the outer bounds.

There is no further information available at this stage.

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