Serious assault and unlawful use charges in Maroochydore, QLD

A man has been charged following an incident at a Maroochydore unit complex last night.

Shortly before 6pm, officers were attending a Kingsford Smith Parade to arrest a man in relation to the alleged unlawful use of motor vehicles when he barricaded himself inside a unit.

The occupants, a man and woman aged in their 70s, were inside the residence at the time.

A short time later the 30-year-old man was arrested without further incident.

He has been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle, serious assault, burglary and unlawfully on premises.

The man is expected to appear in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court tomorrow.

No one was injured during the incident.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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