The incident, which has also been the subject of social media posts, is understood to have begun about 8.45pm.
Findlay and two others – one a neighbour of the property where the incident was understood to be taking place – were stuck at the tavern while the police operation continued, he said just before 11pm.
However, he felt safe, Findlay said.
“We’re just chilling out waiting.”
The Herald has contacted police for comment, but hadn’t received a response as of 11pm.