A man has been arrested following a 17-hour stand-off with police at Tighes Hill.
He's suspected of stabbing three people at a Sydney gym on Monday nigh before robbing two service stations at Shortland and Sandgate.
It's also alleged he stole a black BMW owned by Australian Rugby Union Chief Executive, Bill Pulver before heading north to Newcastle.
The 27-year-old climbed down off the roof of a Henry Street townhouse at about a 4.45am and was taken into custody.
He's been assessed by Ambulance Paramedics before being taken to Newcastle Police Station.
