Approximately 6pm on Friday August 25 2017 police received a 000 call from the residence at 7 Tootonga Street, Chigwell in relation to a Family Violence incident.

Upon attendance police were confronted by a male who was armed with a firearm and threatening police and himself. The street was closed and negotiations were commenced which eventually resulted in a 40 year old Chigwell man being safely taken in to custody and a stolen .22 Rifle being recovered.

This male has since been charged with Common Assault, Aggravated Assault x 2, Breaching a Restraint Order x 2, Possessing a Stolen Firearm x 1 and further firearm offences. The male was detained to appear in court later today with bail to be opposed.

No persons were injured as a result of this incident and investigations in to the matter are ongoing. Any persons who have any information in relation to this incident are asked to please contact Glenorchy CIB on 617 32881 or information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au