A man will face court today over the shooting of another man in the state’s Hunter region earlier this week.
About 8pm on Tuesday (1 November 2022), police were called to a home on High Street, Greta, following reports of a shooting.
Police have been told a man, aged 38, was shot in the foot during a dispute at the home and was taken to Maitland Hospital by an associate.
The injury is not considered life-threatening.
A crime scene was established and forensically examined by specialist officers.
Detectives from Hunter Valley Police District commenced an investigation into the matter.
About 11am yesterday (Wednesday 2 November 2022), a 58-year-old man was arrested at a home on Anvil Street, Greta, and taken to Cessnock Police Station.
A search warrant was also executed at the premises. It will be alleged that police located a number of firearms, a silencer and a small amount of cannabis.
The man was charged with discharge firearm etc intend cause grievous bodily harm, fire firearm at dwelling-house with disregard for safety, possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit, holder of category A or B licence not have approved storage and possess prohibited drug.
He has been refused bail to appear at Cessnock Local Court today (Thursday 3 November 2022).
Inquiries are continuing.