Search for gunman sends Sydney homes into lockdown
A man has been arrested over a shooting scare at a pub in Sydney's north west, sending surrounding streets into lockdown.
Guests staying at the Royal Hotel on Blaxland Street in Ryde contacted police around 1.40am today about an armed robbery and gunshots.
Police were called over possible break and enter with reports of gunshots being fired. 9News
A man was arrested over the gun scare at the Royal Hotel in Ryde. 9News
An exclusion was in place for six hours as tactical officers searched for a possible gunman.
Police located a male who was found hiding in a nearby garden.
It remains unclear if a shooting took place and police have established a crime scene to further investigate the incident.
The operation sent neighbouring streets into lockdown until a man was located. 9News
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