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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
National

Valentine's Day shooting: man to face court

A MAN will face court following an alleged brawl on Valentine's Day which ended when a gun was shot two times in a Cardiff street.

About 11.15pm on Sunday February 14, Lake Macquarie police were called to a home on Newcastle Street, Cardiff, following reports of an affray between a group of men.

Upon arrival, police spoke with a 26-year-old man, however were unable to locate any further persons nearby.

A 21-year-old man was been charged in relation to the alleged affray, he remains before the courts.

Following extensive inquiries, police received information that a firearm was allegedly produced during the brawl and discharged twice.

On Tuesday March 16, officers attended a property on Newcastle Street and spoke with a 37-year-old man.

He was arrested and taken to Belmont police station where he was charged with fire firearm in/near public place and fire firearm manner likely injure persons/property.

He was granted conditional bail to appear at Belmont Local Court on Wednesday.

Investigations into the alleged affray are ongoing, anyone with information is urged to come forward. Contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

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