Detectives are appealing for information after a firearm was discharged at a home during a home invasion in Mayfield last week.
About 3.50am on Friday 30 May 2025, police were called to a home on Bull Street, Mayfield, following reports a gunshot had been heard.
Officers attached to Newcastle City Police District attended and established a crime scene.
The scene was forensically examined, with police identifying damage to the front door of the home consistent with the discharge of a shotgun.
A further search of the property and surrounding area revealed an unspent bullet, a knife and knuckledusters.
These have been seized and are currently undergoing forensic examination.
Investigators believe the firearm was discharged during a home invasion at the address.
Detectives attached to Newcastle City Police District have commenced an investigation into the incident under Strike Force Barkov.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
