A police incident is underway at Flagstaff train station in Melbourne’s city centre following reports there was a man with a gun in the underground.
Seven News reports that all trains were directed not to stop at the station and run direct to Flinders Street.
Watch more on the unfolding situation here
Daily Mail reported that police had been moving passengers away from the area and asked everyone to avoid the station.
A witness told 3AW that no one was allowed in or out of the station.
At 8.52am, Victoria Police tweeted: ‘Victoria Police is responding to an incident at Flagstaff Train Station. Police are currently moving passengers away from the area and ask everyone to please avoid the station for now.’
At 9.30am, the force updated its Twitter account to say: ‘Police will continue to investigate the incident, however at this time there is no ongoing threat to the community.
‘Police will remain in the area today to speak with any members of the public who may have concerns.’
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