A man has been charged following a siege in Kingswood.
About 8.15pm on Saturday night, officers attached to Nepean Police Area Command attended a house on Victoria Street, Kingswood, to arrest a 29-year-old man wanted on outstanding warrants.
Upon sighting police, the man allegedly climbed onto the roof and refused to come down.
Police established a perimeter with police negotiators, Dog Unit, Public Order and Riot Squad, Traffic and Highway Patrol, and Police Rescue officers assisting.
About 5am today, the man was arrested without incident and was taken to Penrith Police Station.
He was charged with two outstanding warrants, two counts of destroy or damage property, assault police officer in execution of duty without actual bodily harm, throw missile at police officer executing duty no actual bodily harm, and possess prohibited drug.
He was refused bail to appear before Parramatta Local Court today.
Police will allege in court the man threw roof tiles at police and police vehicles during the operation.
Troy Dodds
Troy Dodds is the Weekender's Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia's leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.