A city north of Brisbane is locked down as police negotiators deal with an armed man who has told them he is prepared to use them on others.
A declaration was made at 3.35am after the man, who is believed to be in a residential property, stated he had weapons and would use them on others.It is unknown if anyone else is inside the residence with the man.
An emergency declaration has been put in place in Maryborough with a man claiming to be armed with weapons and saying he would use them on others. Picture: 9 News Wide Bay“The PSPA declaration for Alice Street encompasses the area surrounding Alice Street to Adelaide Lane and boundaries of Bazaar Street, Anne Street and Lennox Street,” police said.
“Residents within the cordon are advised to stay indoors and members of the public are advised to avoid the area.”
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