Police have revoked an emergency situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act following an incident in Windsor this morning.
At around 4:00am police attended a unit complex on Newmarket Road following a noise complaint.
The emergency declaration was made at 5:57am after the man, who was armed with a replica handgun, refused to leave the building.
The emergency situation was revoked at 8:43am after a 42-year-old man was taken into custody by officers at 8:08am.
No one was physically injured as a result of the incident.
The exclusion zone has been lifted and all roads are now open.
Investigations are continuing.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
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PSPA declared, Windsor
Police have declared an emergency situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act following an incident in Windsor this morning.
At around 4:00am police attended a unit complex on Newmarket Road following a noise complaint.
The declaration was made at 5:57am after the man, who is possibly armed, refused to leave the building.
No one else is believed to be inside the unit.
An exclusion zone (pictured) has been established and is bounded by Newmarket Road and Green Terrace to Nicholas Street, Lutwytche Road South, north to Eildon Road, west to the corner of Prospect Road and Cox Road and south to Newmarket Road.
Police remain on the scene as negotiators attempt to speak to the man.
There is no further information available at this stage.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered
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