Man charged after nine-hour siege in western Sydney
A man is behind bars tonight after a siege in Sydney's west yesterday.
Police were called to Denison street, Carramar, about 1pm yesterday following reports a man was armed with a machete.
Charlie McGee, 35, is accused of threatening police with a weapon before holing up inside the house for nine hours.
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Charlie McGee is behind bars accused of being behind a siege. 9News
His 22-year-old girlfriend was inside the home with him.
Specialist officers eventually removed the accused about 9.45pm, at which point he was taken to Fairfield police station and then on to hospital for treatment to minor injuries.
He was taken to Fairfield Police Station before being transferred to hospital with minor injuries.
The suburban street was shut down for about nine hours. 9News
Already on parole, he was charged with failing to comply with a supervision order and using an offensive weapon to prevent lawful detention.
The man was refused bail to appear at Fairfield Local Court today. He remains in custody until his next appearance.
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