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Police are appealing for assistance to identify a man wanted in relation to alleged threatening conduct in Newcastle.
About 7pm on Wednesday 10 December 2025, a 20-year-old man was driving a vehicle in Railway Street, Newcastle.
While stopped at traffic lights at the intersection of Hunter Street, an unknown man allegedly entered the vehicle and threatened the driver with a meat cleaver before exiting the vehicle.
The driver was uninjured.
As inquiries continue, police have released CCTV footage of a man who may be able to assist with inquiries.
The man is described as being aged in his 20s with a fair complexion and wearing a black t-shirt, grey shorts, white shoes and a black cap. He was also carrying a small dark backpack.
Anyone with information in relation to his whereabouts is urged to contact police or 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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
