Police shoot man in Logan who allegedly threatened them with knife

Queensland Police have shot and seriously injured a man who allegedly threatened them with a knife in Logan.

Police were called to an incident in Logan Central overnight following reports of a man armed with a knife making threats.

When officers engaged the 27-year-old man, police allege the man approached them with a gun.

He was later shot by police.

Queensland police said officers immediately provided first aid before he was taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital.

The man’s condition is stable.

It has been declared a crime scene and there is no ongoing risk to public safety.

The matter is being investigated by the Ethical Standards Command under the supervision of the Crime and Corruption Commission.