Knoxfield, Melbourne: Man, 52, is arrested following a major siege in a quiet suburb for allegedly pointing a firearm at a cop

A man has been arrested after heavily armed police swarmed a house on a usually quiet suburban street. 

A segment of Anne Rd in the eastern Melbourne suburb of Knoxfield was closed off for several hours on Saturday as negotiations were reported to be underway between tactical police and someone inside a house. 

Special Operations Group officers in camouflage carrying automatic weapons and bullet shields were seen in attendance.

A 52-year-old man was arrested at the home at about 2.30pm.

He allegedly pointed a firearm at a police officer in Box Hill on Friday while in an allegedly stolen black Honda.

Heavily armed officers have been seen at what is believed to be a siege taking place in a normally quiet Melbourne suburb

The car had stopped at a red light before a police officer pulled up beside the Honda and got out.

The driver then allegedly pointed a firearm at the officer before fleeing the scene. Nobody was injured.

During his arrest on Saturday, the 52-year-old was bitten by a dog and taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries under police guard.

The man will be interviewed by detectives.

Armoured vehicles and canine units had surrounded the home on Saturday. 

A 52-year-old man was eventually arrested on Saturday afternoon