Wednesday 19 December 2018

Man Shot in Stomach, Presents to Cessnock Hospital

BY LAUREN FREEMANTLE

A man has been shot in the stomach at a home in Aberdare and presented to the emergency ward of Cessnock Hospital.

Around 6:45pm last night, police were called to the hospital where the 30-year-old was being treated for an abdominal wound - he was stabilised and conveyed to the John Hunter where he was expected to undergo surgery.

It's believed the man was shot at a property on Comerford Close between 6pm and 6:30pm - officers have launched investigations into how he sustained the injuries.