Update 1: Emergent declaration, Inala

Police continue to negotiate with a 36-year-old man who is located inside a Lorikeet Street, Inala residence and refusing to come outside. It is believed the man is armed.

The emergent situation declared under the Public Safety Preservation Act yesterday remains in force.

The declaration was made at 4.04pm and applies to an area between Lorikeet Street, Partridge Street, Sunbird Street and Shelduck Street, Inala.

Traffic disruptions are minimal however motorist are urged to avoid the area. Police will help facilitate the movements of residents living inside the outer police cordon.

Four homes located within the inner police cordon were evacuated overnight with the occupants staying with family and friends or local motels.

The situation began around 12.40pm yesterday when police were called to a Lorikeet Street address in relation to a man allegedly damaging property and making threats.

Specialist police remain on scene and police negotiations continue.

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.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.