A 44-year-old man from southern Tasmania has been charged with six counts of aggravated assault against police following an incident in Clarendon Vale on Saturday.
The man has been remanded in custody as investigations continue.
The charges stem from an incident in Mockridge Road, Clarendon Vale, on Saturday in which uniformed police and specialist resources responded to reports of a man armed with a firearm at a residential unit.
Police resources were on scene about 11.45am and Mockridge Road was closed as a safety precaution for about two hours while the incident was managed.
The man was safely taken into custody about 1.15pm on Saturday.
There were no injuries.
The man will appear in court at a later date.
Anyone with information which can assist police with the investigation can contact 131 444. Quote OR Number: 791 329.
