A man has been charged following a siege in Parramatta over the weekend.
About 1pm on Saturday, February 8, officers from Cumberland Police Area Command were called to a home on Crimea Street, Parramatta, following reports of a concern for welfare.
Police attempted to speak to a 46-year-old man – who was allegedly armed with a samurai sword in the home – however, he refused.
A police operation ensued involving local police with assistance from the Tactical Operations Unit (TOU) and Police Negotiators.
A short time later, a 51-year-old woman who was also in the home at the time, was assisted from the premises without incident.
About 2.40pm, the 46-year-old man was arrested. He was taken to Westmead Hospital for assessment.
During the arrest, an officer from the TOU sustained a cut to his leg. He was taken to Westmead Hospital for treatment and remains there in a stable condition.
On Sunday, February 9, the 46-year-old man was discharged from hospital and taken to Parramatta Police Station.
He was charged with cause wounding/grievous bodily harm to person with intent to murder; take/detain person with intent to obtain advantage (DV); assault police officer in execution of duty without actual bodily harm and attempt stalk/intimidate intend fear of harm (domestic).
The man was refused bail to appear at Parramatta Local Court today.
Troy Dodds is Parra News' Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia’s leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.