A 80-year-old man appeared in court on Saturday after he was charged for discharging a firearm.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
On Friday officers from Central Hunter Local Area Command launched an investigation after reports a man had allegedly shot a gun in a home at Hilldale, 30kilomteres north of Maitland.
Police attended a home on Dungog Road where they spoke with a man. A search of the property resulted in a rifle being located and seized.
The 80-year-old man was arrested and taken to Maitland Police Station where he was charged with fire firearm in a manner likely to injure persons (DV), possess unregistered firearm, and common assault.
Police will allege a 71-year-old woman was at the home at the time; the incident is believed to be domestic related.
