A MAN will face court on Thursday after allegedly pointing a firearm at a Denman pub.
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Police were called to Olgivie Street following reports a man produced a gun.
"Police were told a man - who had earlier been at the hotel - got out of his car outside the location and pointed a firearm toward the premises," NSW Police said in a statement.
"He then left the scene and police were called. No one was injured."
Officers from Hunter Valley police district began an investigation, searching surrounding area before stopping a Holden Captiva on the New England Highway about 10.10pm.
The 46-year-old man behind the wheel allegedly returned a positive result on a roadside breath test.
Police searched the car, locating a firearm that was seized for forensic examination.
The man was arrested and taken to Singleton police station, where breath analysis returned an alleged reading of 0.146
He was charged with six offences including not keep firearm safely, handle/use firearm under the influence of alcohol/drug, holder of Category A or B licence not have approved storage, drive with middle range PCA, armed with intent to commit indictable offence and stalk/intimidate intend fear physical harm (personal).
The 46-year-old was refused bail to face Muswellbrook Local Court on Thursday.
Police say inquiries are ongoing.
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