Update 2: Emergency declaration, Alexandra Headland

Police have arrested 34-year-old Zlatko Sikorsky following a highly complex and lengthy negotiation lasting nearly 28 hours at Alexandra Headland.

Sikorsky surrendered without incident around 6.30 this evening.

Around 3.30pm yesterday, he was located at a unit complex in Juan Street and an emergency declaration was made under the Public Safety Preservation Act.

Sunshine Coast District Officer Superintendent Darryl Johnson said that at all times during the incident, public safety remained the top priority of police.

“It was important to give our negotiators the time and space to help us resolve this peacefully – and I am relieved that we have been able to take this man into custody without him, any member of the public or any of our officers being hurt,” Superintendent Johnson said.

“I want to thank the people of Alexandra Headlands – particularly those living within our exclusion zone – for their patience and assistance during the last 24 hours. It is very much appreciated.”

Sikorsky has been taken to the Maroochydore Watch House.

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