A MAN has been charged following a dramatic siege in Brisbane's north Thursday night. Police declared an emergent situation about 11.10pm at St Vincent's Road, Banyo, when a man allegedly armed with a firearm, began making threats. A 49-year-old Banyo man has been charged with one count each of deprivation of liberty, common assault and unlawful possession of weapons. He is due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court today. Overnight it was reported that the siege had been safely resolved.