Shopping centre locked down amid gunfire reports, machete confrontation in Craigieburn, Melbourne

A shopping centre has been placed into lockdown after reports of gunshots being fired and two groups armed with machetes were seen arguing.

Victoria Police said they are currently attending the shopping centre in Craigieburn, in Melbourne’s north, after receiving a call about two shots being fired around 7.10pm on Thursday.

“It’s understood two groups of males were seen arguing at the location but fled upon police arrival,” police said in a statement.

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“Both groups were seen with machetes.”

Police said there were no reports of injuries or evidence of a shooting.

The shopping centre was briefly placed into lockdown while police combed the area. Social media images show shoppers locked in stores with the shutters closed while officers probed the incident.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.