Man holed up in Western Sydney home after claiming to be armed

Police have surrounded a home in Sydney's west where a man is believed to be holed up after threatening government employees.

Police tape is seen at a home — A by has been critically injured after being struck by an alleged drunk driver. Source: AAP

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Published 11 August 2016 4:36pm

Updated 11 August 2016 4:40pm

Source: AAP

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Police were called to Chopin St in Seven Hills about 10.30am on Thursday after a man allegedly threatened Department of Housing staff and claimed he was armed with a weapon, police told AAP.

When officers arrived, the man allegedly refused to let them in.

Negotiators are attempting to speak with the man.

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