Sydney local court resumes after being evacuated over 'suspicious package'

Sydney's local court has resumed after it was evacuated due to reports a suspicious package was found in the complex.

NSW Police began an operation about 10am this morning after it was reported a package was found in the Downing Centre Complex.

Roads surrounding the precinct have since reopened.

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Earlier NSW Police set up and exclusion zone with road closures on Elizabeth, Goulburn and Liverpool Streets.

The community was urged to avoid the area but officers are now allowing people back into the building.

More to come...