A woman has been arrested after allegedly threatening members of the public in an unprovoked incident on the state's Central Coast today.
About 5pm (Monday 16 February 2026), officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District were called to a shopping centre on Goobarabah Avenue, Lake Haven, following reports that a woman was holding a knife and threatening members of the public.
On arrival, police were told the woman was allegedly waving the knife at people and threatening to stab them before she was disarmed and restrained members of the community.
A 22-year-old man sustained an injury to his finger during the incident.
There were no other reports of injuries.
The 39-year-old woman was arrested and taken to Wyong Hospital for assessment.
As inquiries continue, anyone who was in the vicinity at the time, has mobile phone vision or can assist with inquiries is urged to contact Wyong Police Station on 4356 6099 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.
