PSPA declaration, Ipswich

Police have declared an emergent situation following an incident in Milford Street today.

Around 11.30am police were called following reports of a disturbance at an address in Milford Street. Police attended and a man then assaulted an officer before securing himself in the house. The man is believed to be armed with a knife and making threats.

A number of police crews are in attendance with police negotiators also on scene.

At 3pm an emergent situation was declared under the Public Safety Preservation Act and an exclusion zone bordering Brisbane, Thorn and Milford Streets has been put in place.

Other occupants of the residence in Milford Street have been evacuated.

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.

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