A man has been arrested following a siege in Sydney’s south.
About 10.40pm yesterday (Friday 13 November 2026), emergency services were called to an address on Elizabeth Street, Waterloo, following reports of a domestic incident.
Officers from South Sydney Police Area Command attended and found a man on the roof of the premises, allegedly armed with a knife.
With the assistance of the Public Order and Riot Squad (PORS), a perimeter was established around the address.
About 8.15am today (Saturday 14 November 2026), police with the assistance of Negotiators, Tactical Operations Unit and the Dog Unit, arrested a 35-year-old man.
He has been taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, under police guard, for assessment.
Inquiries are ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
