A man has been charged over a public place shooting at Wallsend earlier this week. Just before 2am on Tuesday, police were called to home on Platt Street, Wallsend, after a shot was fired through the front window. Police attended and set up a crime scene, which was examined by specialist forensi . by Lauren Kempe | NBN News-News, Sport & Weather
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Police charge man after investigations into public place shooting at Wallsend
A man has been charged following investigations into a public place shooting at Wallsend earlier this week.
Just before 2am on Tuesday 2 February 2021, officers from Newcastle City Police District were called to home on Platt Street, Wallsend, after a shot was fired through the front window.
Police attended and established a crime scene, which was examined by specialist forensic officers.
Three adults and three children were home at the time; however, no injuries have been reported.
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