A man has been charged after allegedly threatening two people with a firearm in Sydney's west.
About 3:30pm yesterday (Sunday 4 May 2025), officers attached to Auburn Police Area Command attended Auburn railway station, following reports a man had threatened two train passengers.
On arrival, officers located a 22-year-old man. Following a search, police located a "Gel Blaster" style pistol.
The man was arrested and taken to Auburn Police Station where he was charged with:
- Common assault
- Stalk/intimidate intend fear, physical harm (two counts)
- Possess unauthorised pistol in public place and
- Acquire pistol - subject to firearms prohibition order
He was refused bail to appear before Burwood Local Court today, Monday 5 May 2025.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
