An armed man is reportedly holding a woman and a child hostage in a suburban home in Brisbane. Photo / 7 News
An armed man is reportedly holding a woman and a child hostage in a suburban home in Brisbane. Photo / 7 News
The alleged hostage stand-off which shut down an expansive zone in suburban Brisbane has finally come to an end 26-hours after police first swarmed the neighbourhood.
A shirtless man was finally escorted by specialist officers from the Sunnybank home on Friday afternoon, wearing a baseball cap and handcuffs.
Officers first attended the Sunnybank address at 10.30am on Thursday morning to question the man in relation to other serious offences.
Specialised negotiators had been at the property since, where it was believed a woman and a child as young as five were being held as the siege continued.
The pair were also seen leaving the house as the stand-off concluded. A spokesman for Queensland Police said there had been a "peaceful resolution" and everyone had left the premises.
A number of surrounding streets were cordoned off, with an exclusion zone still active at 11.30am on Friday but the huge team of officers were beginning to pack down at 12.30pm.
Specialist police continued to surround the Sunnybank home on Friday morning. Photo / Annette Dew, News Corp
Residents of Dyson Ave, Geddes Place, Beenleigh Rd and Ganda Place had been told to stay inside their homes, with police barring entry from the wider public.
Earlier, police could be heard attempting to negotiate with the man via a PA system, telling him he was surrounded by police and to come out.
Police on the scene at a siege in Sunnybank. Officers are using a PA system to speak to the man. Photo / News Corp Australia
Acting inspector Michelle Piket said on Friday morning the siege could last several more hours, and that officers were hoping for a "peaceful resolution and safe outcome for all."
"We are currently working to achieve that as quickly as possible," she said.
"It's an ongoing investigation … it's a serious matter and we are taking all courses of action to ensure a safe outcome.
"We do not know when it will end. Our aim is a peaceful and safe outcome for everyone.
"It will take as long as it takes."
Earlier on Friday, reports emerged of loud bangs in the area, however Inspector Piket said they had nothing to do with the situation and were "not helpful in achieving a suitable outcome."
"They were not related to the matter," she said.
The home where a man is believed to have held a woman and child hostage in Sunnybank. Photo / News Corp Australia
She confirmed there were no injuries, but three ambulance crews and High Acuity Response remain on scene.
Earlier, local residents told NCA NewsWire they had heard specialist officers tell the man they did not wish to harm him, and encourage him to come out.
Acting Inspector Mick Ackery said on Thursday afternoon the ongoing situation was "very concerning", but would not be drawn on why officers had been called to the home.
He simply told reporters the "situation is ongoing and we're doing our best to come up with a peaceful resolution".
"You have to understand that there's a dynamic and fluid situation therefore it is hard for me, and not appropriate for me, to make further comments," Inspector Ackery said.
"We're prepared to deal with the situation as long as it takes to ensure the safety of the community, anyone inside that house and of course our officers."
