Newcastle News

CHARGES FOLLOW WALLSEND SEIGE

A man has been charged following a siege in Newcastle yesterday.

Shortly before midday on Saturday, police responded to reports of a man refusing to leave a home on Macquarie Street, Wallsend.

Police allege a 42-year-old man became aggressive towards officers and refused to leave, making a number of threats.

Following negotiations, the man was arrested about 5.30pm without incident.

He was charged with destroying or damaging property and served with an AVO.

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