A man has been arrested after stand off with police near Newcastle. [signinlocker id=”5469″] About 9.20am (Thursday 2 July 2020), officers from Newcastle City Police District were called to Warkworth Street, Maryland, following reports of a domestic dispute. Upon arrival, police were confronted by a man, armed with a knife, while two women and two children also remained inside the home. A perimeter was established and during negotiations, the man armed himself with an air pellet gun and fired several rounds at police, with two officers – a sergeant and constable – hit. Both suffered minor injuries and did not require further treatment. Specialist...