Yarra Ranges Council locked down on Friday 15 November

The Yarra Ranges Council Civic Centre went into lockdown briefly on Friday 15 November. (File)

Police officers responded to reports of an incident on Friday 15 November at Yarra Ranges Council’s centre of operations in Lilydale.

“Yarra Ranges Council can confirm that the Lilydale Civic Centre building was put into a lockdown for approximately one hour on Friday 15 November 2024 following a potential threat to staff,” a Yarra Ranges Council spokesperson said.

“Police were called to the building and the matter was resolved.”

More to come.