PSPA declared, Kingaroy

Police have declared an emergent situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act following an incident at Kingaroy overnight.

Police where called to the address about 10pm after a man made threats at a house in Haly Street. The declaration was made at 3:40am and it is believed that there is no other people at the house.

The block within First Avenue, Thorn Street, Haly Street and Alford Street is the declared area. Haly Street is closed to traffic.

There have been no evacuations at this stage however police are asking motorists to avoid the area if possible.

Police negotiators are on the scene.

There is no further information available at this time.