A 100m cordon has been put in place and locals have been evacuated after threats in Christchurch.

Police were called to Percival St, Sydenham about 10.40am on reports a person was making threats.

Residents within 100m of the property have been evacuated as a precaution.

“People are asked to stay clear until the situation can be safely resolved,” police said in a statement.

A local in the area, who asked not to be named, said “a lot of police [were] roaming around the area”.

“We have no idea what’s going on,” she said.

More to come.