Police shoot man who allegedly lunged at them with a knife
A man who allegedly lunged at police with a knife when they arrived at his house is in a critical condition after being shot.
A man who allegedly lunged at police with a knife has been shot near Grafton.
Just before 4am officers from Coffs/Clarence Police District were called to a home in Swan Hill Road, Waterview Heights, about 15km west of Grafton, following a concern for a man’s welfare.
When they arrived the 36-year-old man allegedly lunged at them with a knife.
He was treated at the scene before being flown to Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition.
There were no other reports of injuries.
A critical incident investigation has now been launched.
Police said they would investigate all circumstances surrounding the incident, including the discharge of a police firearm and injuries the man sustained prior to police arrival.
That investigation will be subject to independent review.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
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