A man will face court today over the shooting of another man in the state\u2019s Hunter region earlier this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
About 8pm on Tuesday (1 November 2022), police were called to a home on High Street, Greta, following reports of a shooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The injury is not considered life-threatening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A crime scene was established and forensically examined by specialist officers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Detectives from Hunter Valley Police District commenced an investigation into the matter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He has been refused bail to appear at Cessnock Local Court today (Thursday 3 November 2022).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inquiries are continuing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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