Police held at bay during Mooroopna siege

The two occupants — a father and son — locked themselves inside the house about 11.50am and made threats to police, Sgt Wagstaff said.

Police negotiated with the main occupant of the house for hours before he eventually came out of his own accord about 3.40pm.

Sgt Wagstaff said police decided to negotiate with the man because there was a high likelihood of physical confrontation otherwise.

In the end, it came to a peaceful resolution.

One man — a 20-year-old — was arrested on outstanding arrest warrants for other unrelated matters.

The other man — a 42-year-old — was evicted from the house in line with the warrant of possession, Sgt Wagstaff said.

No charges would be laid over the siege, Sgt Wagstaff said.

“It was just that he refused to come out,” he said.