Man charged following carjacking
The incident occurred at Charlestown Square on Monday afternoon
A man has been charged with multiple driving and firearm offences following a carjacking incident on Monday.
The incident took place around 4pm Monday when police were called to a shopping centre carpark in Charlestown, following reports a man had allegedly threatened three people with a firearm before stealing their vehicle.
Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District established a crime scene after they were unable to locate the vehicle.
A 32-year-old man was arrested in North Lambton yesterday after extensive inquires, during the arrest the man allegedly aimed a firearm at police.
Tactical Operations Unit police assisted in the arrest and the man was conveyed to hospital in a stable condition.
A search warrant was executed on a home in North Lambton, during the search police found clothing and items believed to be illicit substances.
The 32-year-old man was taken to Waratah Police Station where he was charged with multiple offences.
Police will allege in court the man also threatened another man in Edgeworth with a firearm before fleeing the scene.
The man was refused bail to appear before Newcastle Local Court today (Thursday 15 June 2023).
