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Two charged after fatal Sydney factory siege Father of gunman in fatal Sydney siege charged
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A man and woman have been charged after a siege at a Sydney sign-making factory which left two people dead. The father of a gunman who shot three brothers before turning the weapon on himself during a six-hour factory siege will face court in Sydney.
Michael Bassal, 43, was shot dead by Wayne Williams, 33, who held hostages for more than six-hours before turning the gun on himself, reports say. Michael Bassal, 43, was killed by Wayne Williams, 33, who later shot himself after taking hostages inside a sign-making business on Monday.
One of the three hostages, Seksane, told Australian media it was his first day working at the Inline National Signage factory. Police believe Williams shot Mr Bassal and his two brothers over a "business dispute".
Two other men were shot, with reports claiming they are Mr Bassal's brothers. Williams' 52-year-old father Peter Williams was charged on Tuesday with discharging a firearm in a public place.
The gunman's motives and relationship to those in the factory are yet to be confirmed, but reports claim there are links to motorcycle gangs. The charge related to a separate incident that occurred on Monday morning.
The two injured men were transported to Liverpool Hospital where they remain in a stable condition, staff told the BBC on Tuesday. Police also laid a charge of concealing a serious indictable offence against Peter Williams and a 30-year-old woman.
One of the men underwent emergency surgery, while the second suffered superficial wounds to his lower body, police said. Their alleged links to the incident are not yet clear, but police told the BBC the matter was believed to have started as a business dispute.
A man, 52, is expected to appear in court on Tuesday charged with discharging a firearm in a public place and concealing a serious indictable offence. Reports said that Michael Bassal was shot outside the building, while his brothers, aged 41 and 34, were shot inside.
A woman, 30, was also charged with concealing a serious indictable offence, and is due to appear in the same court next month. The brothers were taken to Liverpool Hospital, where one required emergency surgery. Both are now in a stable condition.
Their alleged links to the incident are not yet clear.