BY PETER HYSLOP
Police are appealing for information after a firearm was discharged during a home invasion at Mayfield last week.
Just before 4am on Friday police were called to Bull Street following reports a gunshot had been heard, no one was hurt.
Newcastle City police attended and established a crime scene which was forensically examined. Damage to the front door resembling a bullet was identified.
A further search of the property revealed an unspent bullet, a knife and knuckledusters.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information’s being asked to come forward.
Newcastle Acting Superintendent Steve Benson says police are working to remove any further threat.
“While we do believe it is targeted, we want to ensure the community we are taking this investigation extremely seriously.
“Any crime involving the use of prohibited weapons is an ongoing focus for us,” he said.
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| Newcastle Acting Superintendent Steve Benson |
