Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Fed: Police swoop on Canberra suburb


AAP General News (Australia)
04-11-2006
Fed: Police swoop on Canberra suburb

A three-hour stand-off in a south west Canberra suburb has ended with a man surrendering
to police.

Police say the man .. who's in his 30s .. has turned himself in at Woden police station
about 5.30 pm (AEST).

They've confirmed a firearm was involved in the incident in Rivett .. but they're not
willing to reveal any further details.

More than 70 children were locked into the local primary school and a child care centre
.. while police wearing flak jackets searched for the man .. following an incident in
another suburb.

AAP RTV pv/mfh/tm

KEYWORD: RIVETT (CANBERRA)

2006 AAP Information Services Pty Limited (AAP) or its Licensors.

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