Man, 37, arrested following alleged gun threat at Manly Wharf
A man who allegedly told people he was carrying a gun near Manly Wharf has been charged.
A man who allegedly told people he was carrying a gun near Manly Wharf has been arrested.
About 4.30pm on Friday police were called to Manly Cove after reports from the public that a man was allegedly threatening them and claimed to be in possession of a firearm.
Police, with guns drawn, intercepted a person matching the description of the man on his way to the ferry wharf. He was forced to the ground, but later released without charge.
The report sparked a major police operation after it was believed the man who allegedly made the threats had boarded a ferry headed to Circular Quay.
Despite a number of officers waiting for the ferry, the man could not be found when the vessel docked.
Police said no firearm was sighted by the public.
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After police inquiries and a public appeal through the media, a 37-year-old man from Auburn was arrested at Auburn Police Station about 12.20pm on Sunday.
He was charged with affray and stalk/intimidate intend fear physical etc harm (personal).
Police granted the man conditional bail to appear at Burwood Local Court on May 23.
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