A MAN who allegedly fired a gun at a house in Aberdeen will face court on Friday.
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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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Matt Carr
Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.
Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.
