Police have advised residents to stay indoors as officers negotiate with an armed man at a property in Melbourne’s northwest.
Witnesses said at least eight police vehicles were seen racing towards the Weir Views housing estate at around 4pm on Tuesday.
Police said the man shot at police before entering a home on Leon Drive.
No one was injured.
“The surrounding area has been cordoned off while the incident unfolds,” read a statement from Victoria Police.
‘Due to operational reasons, we will not be in a position to provide ongoing comment and will provide further information when it becomes available.
“We will provide more information when it becomes available.”
Police ordered residents in the vicinity of Leon Drive to stay inside until further notice.
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