Evacuations in Sydenham after threat made

A cordon is in place around a property and some neighbouring properties have been evacuated after threats were made in Christchurch.

Police said in a statement they were working to ensure a person’s safety.

They said they were called about 10.40am to an address in Percival St, Sydenham, after reports a person was making threats.

"As a precaution, police have evacuated people from adjacent properties and a cordon of approximately 100m is in place around the Percival St address.

"People are asked to stay clear until the situation can be safely resolved."

There was no word on the nature of the threats.