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Police charge Tasmanian man after house siege

A Tasmanian man is facing a string of charges after a siege in Hobart's northern suburbs.

Police were called to a house in Chigwell about 6:00pm on Friday over an alleged family violence incident.

Police allege the 40-year-old man was armed with a gun and threatened officers, and to harm himself.

Tootonga Street was closed while police negotiated with the man.

He was eventually taken into custody unharmed.

He has been charged with numerous offences including aggravated assault, breaching a restraining order and possessing a stolen firearm.

He is due to appear in court later today.

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