Man charged over alleged firearm offence - Sydney CBD

Friday, 15 November 2024 01:44:13 AM

A man has been charged following reports a male was seen discharging a replica firearm in the Sydney CBD yesterday.

About 1pm (Thursday 14 November 2024), officers attached to Sydney City Police Area Command responded to reports of a man discharging what’s believed to be a replica firearm on Hospital Road, Sydney.

The man left the location in a vehicle, prior to police arrival.

Acting on information provided, police arrested a male ride share driver in Mascot about 5.10pm today.

A water pistol was seized and will be subject to further examination.

The 28-year-old man was arrested and taken to Mascot Police Station where he was charged with possess unauthorised firearm.

He was refused bail to appear before Downing Centre Local Court today (Friday 14 November 2024).

Police will allege in Court that the water pistol appeared to be a dark coloured pistol similar in appearance to a ‘Glock’ manufactured firearm

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