A man has been arrested following a 17-hour police operation in Wagga Wagga.
About 4.20pm yesterday (Thursday 6 October 2022), officers from Riverina Police District attended a unit on Travers Street, Wagga Wagga, to speak to a man who was wanted on two outstanding warrants.
When police arrived, the man allegedly threatened police and became aggressive.
The man – who was allegedly armed – remained inside the home, with local and specialist police – including negotiators and Tactical Operations Regional Support (TORS) officers – establishing a perimeter around the premises.
Negotiations continued throughout the night, and about 9.20am today (Friday 7 October 2022), police entered the unit.
It will be alleged the man remained aggressive and a taser was deployed to take him into custody.
The 30-year-old man was taken to Wagga Wagga Base Hospital for treatment, where he remains in a stable condition.
Inquiries into the incident continue.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
