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  • The siege began after 12.15pm on Sunday
  • About 8.50am on Monday a woman emerged from the home
  • An investigation into the surrounding circumstances continues
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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Just so this lede isn't as buried:

"The man was wanted by police for some serious matters which dated back to 2021 … they were domestic violence related matters and matters relating firearms."

Domestic violence and firearms matters would seem to be pretty good indications of the circumstances.