The 47-year-old had allegedly been threatening people with an axe.
/A woman has died after being tasered by NSW police during a stand-off when she allegedly threatened them with an axe.
Officers were called to a Newcastle unit just after 12.30pm on Thursday following reports a woman was threatening people with the weapon. The 47-year-old allegedly threatened officers when they arrived, before barricading herself inside a unit. Specialist tactical officers were called to assist with negotiations before police were able to enter the property several hours later about 9.45pm.She was taken to John Hunter Hospital, where she later died.This is a developing story and this article will be updated.
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