Sections of the Invercargill city centre have been cordoned as police attend a serious incident this evening.

SH 6 between Leet Street and the Crescent has been closed off as of 7.49pm this evening as police respond to an incident at a property on Spey Street near Dee Street.

A police spokeswoman said AOS were assisting as a precaution. There were cordons in place around the location, she said.