‘No threat’ after Logan Hospital sent into lockdown over reports of an armed intruder

A Queensland hospital was sent into lockdown after police were called to reports of an armed intruder, with a search of the premises turning up “no threat”.

Logan Hospital is in lockdown. Picture: NewsWire / John Gass

A Queensland hospital was sent into lockdown and the public urged to avoid the area on Wednesday morning after reports of an armed offender in the building.

Police raced to the building about 11.20am on Wednesday, and conducted a “thorough search of the area”.

“Police located a male and no threat was detected,” a spokesman said.

“Officers have spoken with the man and there will be no further action taken by police.”

The lockdown was lifted shortly after.

Logan Hospital is in lockdown and the public have been urged to avoid the area. Picture: NewsWire / John Gass

Wednesday’s incident comes just weeks after police were called to Kingaroy Hospital on August 9 to reports of a man armed with a knife.

The man allegedly threatened officers with the knife and was shot by police.

He was taken to hospital and has since been charged with going armed to cause fear and three counts of serious assault police officer.

More to come.