Baldivis man charged over Heirisson Island stand-off

Friday, 24 March 2023 09:05

By Monique Welhan

The man was allegedly spotted driving erratically in East Perth. PIC: 7NEWS Perth

A Baldivis man has been charged over a stand-off with police on Heirisson Island.

Police spotted the man allegedly driving a Mitsubishi Triton recklessly in East Perth around 7pm on Thursday.

The 23-year-old driver allegedly failed to stop for police and drove to Heirisson Island.

It's alleged the man claimed he was armed with a gun, sparking a massive police response including TRG officers.

Police managed to negotiate with the man and took him into custody without incident.

A search of the man, his vehicle and nearby bushland failed to find any trace of a firearm.

The 23-year-old Baldivis man has been charged with reckless driving and failing to stop when directed by a police officer.

He will appear in the Perth Magistrates Court today.

A 23-year-old Perth man has been charged after a police chase turned into a siege, amid fears the man had a gun. @sunriseon7 pic.twitter.com/yaZjznPNl3
— Matt Tinney (@Matt_Tinney) March 23, 2023

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