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flag Armed police responded to a man on a roof in Newcastle, closing nearby streets on Feb. 23, 2026.

flag On February 23, 2026, armed police and paramedics responded to an incident at a residential complex on Hanbury Street in Mayfield, Newcastle, after a man climbed onto the roof during a police interaction. flag The operation began just after 12:30 p.m., leading to the closure of Hanbury Street from Waratah to Macquarie Streets by 2:30 p.m. flag Specialized police units, including a Bearcat vehicle, motorbike officers, NSW Ambulance, and Transport for NSW crews were present. flag Authorities urged the public to avoid the area and use alternate routes like Maude Street. flag No further details were released, and police confirmed updates would follow as available. flag The situation remained ongoing.

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