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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
National
Matt Carr

Man charged after allegedly firing a gun at an Aberdeen house

A MAN who allegedly fired a gun at a house in Aberdeen will face court on Friday.

Hunter Valley Police District officers were called to McAdam Street about 12.20pm after reports of shots fired in the area.

Police said no-one was injured, but investigators established a perimeter and began making inquiries into the incident.

They arrested a 62-year-old man a short time later on nearby MacQueen Street.

The man was taken to Muswellbrook police station as officers searched his home, allegedly seizing several firearms and ammunition.

Police charged the man with fire firearm manner likely injure persons/property, possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit, possess unauthorised pistol, possess unregistered firearm-pistol, not keep firearm safely-pistol, not keep firearm safely-not pistol/prohibited and possess prohibited drug.

He was refused bail to face Muswellbrook Local Court.

Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

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