A child has been taken away by police after Ellenbrook residents went public over the nine-year-old who they say is terrorising their suburb.

Locals said the boy had put them under siege, repeatedly attacking them and vandalising their properties.

Nine News Perth reports a nine-year-old boy who has terrorised Ellenbrook has been taken away by Police. Credit:Nine News Perth

Nine News Perth reported police were at the property about 3pm on Friday and three officers went inside.

A child could be heard screaming.