A man who allegedly sparked a Christmas Day siege on the Gold Coast has appeared in court on charges of attempted murder and keeping a rabbit.
Anthony Shane Randall, 36, was arrested on Christmas morning after a lengthy stand-off with police during which he allegedly fired gunshots in Southport.
Randall came to the attention of police on Christmas Eve when he was involved in a dispute and allegedly ordered another man into a car against his will.
During the argument, a first gunshot was allegedly fired.
He then fled to a nearby unit complex on White Street and allegedly fired another shot when police negotiators and specialist officers surrounded the building.
The siege came to a head about 11am local time on Thursday when Randall surrendered.
He appeared in the Southport Magistrates Court on Friday morning, charged with attempted murder, assault occasioning bodily harm, unlawful possession of a weapon and deprivation of liberty.
Randall also had more charges added to his list prior to the appearance, including going armed so as to cause fear, possessing explosives, and keeping a declared pest (a rabbit).
He did not seek bail and his case was adjourned until January 9.
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