Man charged after siege at Kingswood

Sunday, 23 February 2025 12:36:00 PM

A man has been charged following a siege in Sydney’s west overnight.

About 8.15pm on Saturday (22 February 2025) 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 (Sunday 23 February 2025) 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 (Sunday 23 February 2025).

Police will allege in court the man threw roof tiles at police and police vehicles during the operation.

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