Man charged with alleged firearm offences - Auburn

Monday, 05 May 2025 12:00:55 AM

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.

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