Gold Coast siege 'gunman' also kept rabbit: court
Heavily-armed police at the scene of the siege. (9NEWS)
A man who allegedly sparked a Christmas Day siege on the Gold Coast has appeared in court on charges of attempted murder and keeping a rabbit.
Anthony Shane Randall, 36, was arrested on Christmas morning after a lengthy stand-off with police during which he allegedly fired gunshots in Southport.
Randall came to the attention of police on Christmas Eve when he was involved in a dispute and allegedly ordered another man into a car against his will.
During the argument, a first gunshot was allegedly fired.
He then fled to a nearby unit complex on White Street and allegedly fired another shot when police negotiators and specialist officers surrounded the building.
The siege came to a head about 11am yesterday when Randall surrendered.
He appeared in the Southport Magistrates Court on Friday morning, charged with attempted murder, assault occasioning bodily harm, unlawful possession of a weapon and deprivation of liberty.
Randall also had more charges added to his list prior to the appearance, including going armed so as to cause fear, possessing explosives, and keeping a declared pest (a rabbit).
He did not seek bail and his case was adjourned until January 9.
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