A man has been charged following a siege in Sydney’s south overnight.
About 10.40pm (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.
Upon being discharged, the man was taken to Mascot Police Station and charged with use offensive weapon to prevent lawful detention, three counts of intimidate police officer in execution of duty
He was refused bail to appear at Bail Division – Court 7 tomorrow (Sunday 15 November 2026).
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