Police have confirmed that Tuesday’s Armed Offenders Squad (AOS) callout in east Gore was not a legitimate call for help.

Police responded to an alleged firearms incident at an address on Hamilton Street, in east Gore on Tuesday (January 19). 

They quickly shut down Hamilton Street and told residents and nearby businesses to stay inside as a precaution.

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Within minutes Police, the AOS and senior detectives had arrived at the scene, quickly surrounding the house on Hamilton Street, armed with guns.

Witnesses saw some of the AOS and detectives investigate the property and appear to quickly assess that there was no threat.

Later that day, the police issued a statement saying they were satisfied there was no threat in the area. 

No one was injured and no arrests were made. 

Today, a police spokesperson has that enquiries are ongoing to “establish the circumstances surrounding the incident”.

They said police would respond to any request for help and were satisfied that the response to this incident was appropriate.

“We understand that the community was concerned and thank members of the public for their cooperation and understanding,” the spokesperson said. 

No charges have been filed in relation to this incident.