A man reportedly armed with a knife is refusing to come out of a building with police negotiations underway.
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A Tasmania Police spokesperson said the man is inside a Melli Court building at Penguin and not believed to be a threat to the wider community.
They said the man is alone and police are working to get the man safely out of the property.
At this stage no injuries have been reported.
Police were called to the scene about 12.50pm on Tuesday.
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