A large number of police including the Public Order and Riot Squad and a Fire and Rescue NSW crew spent most of the day on Monday, July 15, at a Narara property while police negotiated with a man who refused to leave his house.
At about 11.30am on Monday, Brisbane Water police went to a property in Hanlan St to arrest a man in relation to alleged domestic violence offences.
When he refused to leave the premises, police negotiated with the man for several hours before he was arrested at about 5.20pm.
The 41-year-old man was taken to Gosford Police Station and assessed by a NSW Ambulance medical team.
He was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and common assault.
He was refused bail until his court appearance in Gosford Local Court.
Anyone with information about this incident that could assist the police investigation is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at nsw.crimestoppers.com.au