Man charged after two-hour siege following car chase in Sydney's west
Updated . First published at
A man has been charged after allegedly leading police on a pursuit through Sydney's west that ended in a two-hour siege at an apartment block.
The chase began just after 3am when police tried to stop a Toyota Camry on Aurora Drive in Tregear.
Police began chasing the car along Luxford Road, where it was allegedly seen on video speeding, before it turned into a block of flats on Halinda Street in Whalan.
POLITICS: 'Growing and growing': Joyce's bold prediction on One Nation's future
Police were forced to wait until 5am to arrest the alleged driver of the car. Nine
Police allege Shaun Baxter, 38, got out of the car and went inside, leaving a passenger behind.
Police arrested the passenger but said he was quickly released after they spoke to him.
NSW NEWS: Woman fighting for life after alleged hit and run
They set up a perimeter around the apartments, waiting for the man to come out.
Police told residents to stay inside for their own safety.
"[A] swarm of cops followed after, [the] canine unit and more cops came up, got a scent of him, took off down the driveway," witness Declan Boulson said.
FUEL CRISIS: Petrol theft ramps up as unleaded nears $3 per litre
The 38-year-old man will appear in court today. Nine
When Baxter emerged at 5am, he was arrested and charged with multiple offences.
That includes not stopping leading to a police pursuit, driving recklessly, dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception, and breaching a domestic violence apprehended violence order.
He appeared in court today, where he was refused bail.
NEVER MISS A STORY: Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.
- Download the 9NEWS App here via Apple and Google Play
- Make 9News your preferred source on Google by ticking this box here
- Sign up to our breaking newsletter here
Share a tip-off, video or photo with us
