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Siege ends peacefully

By Melissa Meehan
FIVE people are assisting police with inquiries following a siege at a Pakenham house today.
Heavily armed police were called to the address, on the corner of McGregor Road and Duncan Drive, just after 11am, following reports of a man with a firearm.
The four men and one woman, all aged between 20-30 years of age have no injuries.
More information as it comes to hand

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