Police say 49-year-old man in Springfield on Central Coast tried to stab an officer before being shot Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A 49-year-old man has been shot and killed by police on the New South Wales Central Coast after a welfare check turned into a protracted standoff on Wednesday evening. Officers attended a home in Springfield just after 3.30pm on Wednesday afternoon, accompanied by a mental health clinician, and attempted to speak to a man after concerns were raised about his welfare. Continue reading...
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NSW police shoot man dead after mental health check turns into six-hour siege
On Wednesday afternoon, New South Wales police fatally shot a 49-year-old man in Springfield on the Central Coast. The incident occurred after police, accompanied by a mental health clinician, conducted a welfare check at the man's home around 3:30 PM following concerns about his well-being.
Stephanie ConveryThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-01-08 · 02:26 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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On Wednesday afternoon, New South Wales police fatally shot a 49-year-old man in Springfield on the Central Coast. The incident occurred after police, accompanied by a mental health clinician, conducted a welfare check at the man's home around 3:30 PM following concerns about his well-being. The welfare check escalated into a six-hour standoff. Police allege the man attempted to stab an officer, leading to the shooting. The incident is under investigation.
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The welfare check turned into a protracted standoff on Wednesday evening.
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A 49-year-old man has been shot and killed by police on the NSW Central Coast.
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