A Gold Coast man at the centre of a Christmas Day siege is to appear in court on a number of serious charges including attempted murder.
The 36-year-old man from Southport allegedly fired a shot at a car in Anne Street, Southport, during a disturbance on Christmas Eve.
He retreated to a unit complex on nearby White Street, prompting a lengthy stand-off with police which ended peacefully only after he surrendered about 11am on Christmas Day.
The man allegedly made threats to police, the property and himself during the ordeal and is also accused of firing another shot from the unit using a modified gun.
He was on Thursday charged with attempted murder, assault occasioning bodily harm and unlawful possession of a weapon.
The man allegedly forced another man into a vehicle against his will during the initial disturbance on Anne Street, resulting in a deprivation of liberty charge.
He spent the remainder of Christmas Day in custody after being taken to the Southport watch house.
The man is due to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court on Friday morning, where he could also face additional charges.
The are expected to include wilful damage, unlawful possession of explosive material, keeping a declared animal and going armed as to cause fear.
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