A critical incident investigation is underway after police shot an armed man at Wickham today.
Just before 8am (Friday 7 April 2023), officers from Newcastle City Police Area Command were called to a home in Bishopsgate Street, following reports of an earlier stealing.
On arrival, two constables were allegedly threatened by a man armed with a knife. The man allegedly stabbed one constable in the chest and the second constable suffered injuries to her hands.
The man was shot and died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified.
Both officers were taken to John Hunter Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
A critical incident team comprised of officers from State Crime Command's Homicide Squad will now investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the discharge of a police firearm.
That investigation will be subject to independent review.
