A man is in custody after a tense stand-off inside a brothel.
Police were called to the business in Arndell Park in Sydney’s west just after 2pm Sunday after reports a man was armed with a gun.
PolAir, the Public Order and Riot Squad and the Tactical Operations Unit were called in when the 29-year-old allegedly refused to leave the building.
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Nearby roads were closed and workers evacuated from the premises as a precaution.
Just before 8.45pm, the man was arrested and a replica gun was seized.
He was treated for minor injuries before being taken to hospital under police guard.
A crime scene remains in place and investigations are ongoing.
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