Sydney man charged after alleged gunfire prompted Dulwich Hill lockdown
Police responding to reports of an alleged stolen car in Dulwich Hill were told a man was armed with a firearm Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A man has been charged with a slew of offences following an investigation into reports a man was allegedly seen with a firearm in Sydney’s inner west last week. About 10.20am on Friday, police were called to a car park on…
Sydney police responded to reports of an alleged stolen car in Dulwich Hill on Friday morning. A man was reportedly seen with a firearm inside a stolen vehicle, which led officers to believe the driver was armed. The situation escalated when the man allegedly set fire to the car. Later that same night, a 32-year-old man was arrested in Burwood for allegedly trying to evade police.
He has been charged with seven offenses, including possession of a firearm without authority, attempting to acquire a prohibited firearm, robbery while armed with a dangerous weapon, possessing a housebreaking implement, destruction or damage to property, driving without the owner's consent, and driving during a disqualification period.
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