Police have declared an emergency situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act due to an ongoing situation in Keenan Street, Margate.
Police will be moving to houses through the night to evacuate residents, however anyone residing within the designated emergency area is asked to stay indoors unless otherwise asked by a police officer.
The boundaries of the zone are; Duffield Road (south), Dover Road (east), Boyce Street (north) and Ada Street (west).
Police will provide further information when possible.
No further information is available at this time.
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 or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
For help, members of the public are encouraged to contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit www.lifeline.com.au or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or at www.beyondblue.org.au.
