Police operation underway at Sydney's Downing Centre
A NSW police operation is underway at Sydney’s Downing Centre local court with riot squad cars circling the building.
Police confirmed in a statement they were investigating “the possible disruption to a number of court appearances today” but said the operation was “not terrorism related”.
A large black armoured vehicle, known as a BearCat, has been photographed parked outside the courthouse with onlookers reporting a police helicopter is circling overhead.
Fairfax Media reports the police operation is connected to a trial involving a notorious south-western Sydney criminal who was due to appear in court this morning.
"As a result of information received about the possible disruption to a number of court appearances today, NSW Police in conjunction with NSW Corrective Services have implemented an operation," a NSW Police spokeswoman said.
Five riot squad trucks have arrived at the court in Liverpool Street, in the CBD.
The court is continuing to operate as normal.
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