Man shot by police after Campbelltown Station confrontation mentioned in court
A 40-year-old man who was shot by police after allegedly threatening four Police Transport Command officers with a 30cm knife has had his matter mentioned in court.
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A man shot in the stomach by police at Campbelltown Railway Station after allegedly threatening officers with a 30cm knife is likely to enter a plea in the Local Court next week.
Robert Hampton, of Blackett, was confronted by four Police Transport Command officers on May 15 after he allegedly failed to pay his fare from Leumeah.
Police allege the 40-year-old man began swearing and lashing out before pulling out a knife and repeatedly lunging at the officers.
A taser failed to stop Mr Hampton, police allege, and he was ultimately shot once.
He was taken to Liverpool Hospital and was charged the next day.
Mr Hampton has not yet entered a plea to three charges stemming from the incident, which include attempted wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, use weapon to prevent lawful detention and travel without a valid ticket.
The Blackett man, who has been in custody since the incident, did not appear by video link in Campbelltown Local Court on Wednesday as his matter was mentioned briefly before Magistrate Ian Guy.
The court heard negotiations had taken place on October 9. A one week adjournment was granted by Mr Guy at the request of DPP prosecutor Krishna Blackley-Stocker.
The matter will return to Campbelltown Local Court on November 13.