Wednesday 2 November 2022

Man charged after shooting at Greta home

BY DAKOTA TAIT

A man has now been charged after a man was shot in the foot at a Greta home on Tuesday night.

Police arrested the 58-year-old at a home on Anvil Street in Greta on Wednesday morning.

Officers also executed a search warrant and located a number of firearms, a silencer, and a small amount of cannabis.

The man was refused bail to face court today, over charges relating to the shooting, as well as other firearm and drug offences. 

EARLIER.

An investigation has commenced after a man was shot in the foot at a home at a Greta home on Tuesday night. 

Emergency services were called to High Street following reports of a shooting just after 8pm. 

Police have been told a man, aged 38, was shot in the foot during a dispute at the home a short time prior to the arrival of police. 

The man had since been taken to Maitland Hospital for treatment by an associate. 

The injury is not considered life-threatening.

Detectives have established a crime scene which has since undergone forensic examination. 

Inquiries continue.