A police operation on Mitchell Street, Ermington, has ended after a man was arrested shortly before 2pm today.
Officers attached to Ryde Police Area Command attempted to speak with a 50-year-old man at the scene but were unsuccessful.
Police established a perimeter and were assisted at the scene by the Tactical Operations Unit.
He was checked at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Westmead Hospital for treatment and assessment.
Inquiries are continuing.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Ellie Busby is a news reporter for Western Sydney Publishing Group. A graduate of the University of Hertfordshire and Western Sydney University, she is a journalism Major. Ellie has worked with Universal Media, The Cova Project and for a range of other organisations. In 2024, Ellie was named Young Writer of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.