Police revoke PSPA in Paddington, man arrested

Police have revoked a PSPA lock down of four streets in Brisbane’s inner-west initiated due to a man making threats.

Queensland Police

Police have revoked an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) in Paddington after taking a man into custody.

The man, who was allegedly making threats of self harm, left the Alma Street residence at around 3.45pm and was arrested without further incident.

Police thanked the community for their assistance and understanding.

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A PSPA has been declared in the Brisbane suburb of Paddington.

EARLIER

Police have made an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act in Brisbane’s inner-west.

At 12.30pm today police were called to an address on Alma St, Paddington in relation to a man inside a home who is making threats of self harm

Specialist police are in attendance and officers are attempting to negotiate with the man.

A Queensland Police spokesman said officers were unsure if the man was armed.

The PSPA area declared includes all premises enclosed by McCartney Street, Alma Street, Hebert Street and Eilena Street.

Motorists and pedestrians are advised to avoid the area.

There is no further information available at this time.