Lock down in Pakenham

Gardenia Street was closed for over three hours today due to a police incident.

By NICOLE WILLIAMS

PAKENHAM’S normally quiet Gardenia Street was in the spotlight today as police moved in to cordon off a residence.
Police were tight lipped about the details but confirmed at the scene that a man had locked himself in a Gardenia Street home. Police could not confirm if the man was armed.
It is believed the street was closed to traffic from around midday and was still closed at 5.30pm.
More as it comes and for the full story see Wednesday’s Gazette.