Man charged as woman and baby rescued after 10-hour apartment siege in Sydney
A man aged 36 has been charged with multiple offences after allegedly holding a woman and baby hostage in an apartment complex in Sydney.
Emergency services were called to the apartment on Belvoir Street in Surry Hills, close to the city's CBD at 9.30pm on Saturday after receiving reports from a neighbour about the welfare of a woman and child.
Police say a man had barricaded himself inside the apartment, refusing to leave.
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Police discovered a man had barricaded himself inside the apartment, refusing to leave. Nine
Police were called to the apartment complex in Surry Hills near Sydney's CBD. Nine
Specialist police forced their way into the apartment this morning, arresting the man after the 10-hour stand-off.
He was taken to St Vincent's Hospital where he remains under police guard.
Superintendent John Duncan told media he believed the pair knew each other and said it was being treated as domestic violence situation.
Specialist police were called to the seige. 9News
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Police said the woman and baby were unharmed.
The man has been charged with detain person with intent to gain advantage (DV), contravene AVO (two counts), break and enter and commit serious indicatable offence, and breach of bail.
He was refused bail and will appear in court at Downing Centre Local Court tomorrow.
If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000.
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