A person wielding a knife is believed to have sparked a major police response in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Reports of a police presence in Bellevue Hill emerged from about 5pm on Thursday, with numerous officers converging on the area.
NSW police confirmed around 6.30pm that an operation is currently underway at an address on Balfour Road. 'Officers from Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command are at the scene,' a spokesperson stated. 'There is no ongoing risk to the community.'
It is understood that an armed person is alone inside a property, and police are actively negotiating with that individual. Authorities have cordoned off the area, and residents have been advised to avoid the vicinity. More details are expected to follow as the situation develops.
