A siege in Sydney's southwest is over with a man led away in handcuffs. Source: AAP
A GUNMAN barricaded himself and an elderly woman in a southwestern Sydney home in a six-hour siege after an argument with his ex-partner.
The siege ended peacefully around 1.30pm (AEDT) when the man surrendered to police.
Police say the barricade began about 7.20am (AEDT) on Monday, when the 56-year-old, armed with a shotgun, began arguing with his 54-year-old ex-partner at a property in Raby.
The woman was able to escape the Avro Place house and alert police but her 74-year-old mother endured a tense morning inside with the gunman.
She emerged from the property at 12.52pm (AEDT) and was helped into an ambulance.
About 20 minutes later, the armed man surrendered.
He was handcuffed and taken into a waiting police van.
Inspector Greg Inger said the elderly woman was shaken but unhurt.
"She was obviously upset about what had happened, but she was fine," Inspector Inger told reporters.
Up to 40 police, including negotiators and officers from the Highway Patrol and the Tactical Operations Unit, worked to resolve the stand-off.
"I think any situation with a firearm provides dangers, but the way it was done professionally by everyone involved made for a safe resolution," Insp Inger said.
The gunman, who was known to police, had threatened to harm himself but had not made any demands, he said.
Neighbours described their shock and fear after seeing snipers take up positions near the house in a leafy cul de sac.
One resident said had woken to a loud bang shortly after 7am, followed by a woman screeching and dogs barking.
"Obviously I thought the worst," the woman, who identified herself only as Lina, told reporters.
The man was taken to Macquarie Fields police station to be interviewed.
Detectives are investigating whether his ex-partner's mother was forcibly detained in the property, and charges are expected to be laid later on Monday.
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