Man Arrested in Water Pistol Seizure, Sydney PAC

A person has been arrested and a water pistol seized following reports a man was seen discharging a replica firearm in the Sydney CBD earlier today.

About 1pm today (Thursday 14 November 2024), officers attached to Sydney City Police Area Command responded to reports of a man discharging what's believed to be a replica firearm on Hospital Road, Sydney.

The man left the location in a vehicle, prior to police arrival.

Acting on information provided, police arrested a male ride share driver in Mascot about 5.10pm today.

A water pistol was seized and will be subject to further examination.

He was taken to Mascot Police Station.

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