Police hunt armed man in Dulwich Hill after suburb lockdown
Police lifted a lockdown in Sydney's inner-west Dulwich Hill Friday after searching for a man carrying a shotgun.
A lockdown across Dulwich Hill, Sydney's inner west, was lifted Friday afternoon after a major police search for a man with a shotgun. The man allegedly set fire to a stolen car in a car park on Williams Parade just before 10.20am, then fled on foot after threatening three witnesses with the weapon.
Police described the man as being in his 20s, of Caucasian appearance, about 160cm tall with shaggy hair, last seen in a blue T-shirt and black pants on Union Street. A police helicopter and armed tactical units searched the area around Williams Parade and Constitution Road.
Police said there was no indication shots had been fired and no injuries were reported. Light rail services were suspended and nearby schools placed into lockdown during the search.
- About 10.20am Friday
- Time of incident
- Car park on Williams Parade, Dulwich Hill
- Location
Why it mattersThe incident shows how quickly armed threats can trigger widespread public disruptions across schools, transport, and businesses.
AustraliaSydneysiders in the area experienced major disruptions to schools and transport, and police are continuing to search for the suspect.
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