Australia news live: charges laid after alleged replica gun scare in Sydney entertainment spot
Two men were arrested in Sydney after allegedly brandishing a replica firearm and wearing a fake police uniform at a busy entertainment precinct. The incident caused significant public alarm, leading to a large police response and the seizure of prohibited items and drugs.
Why it matters
This incident highlights public safety concerns regarding the use of realistic replica weapons in crowded urban spaces and the potential for mass panic.
NSW police have arrested and charged two men after one of them allegedly brandished a fake replica gun, wearing a bulletproof vest with a US flag and carrying a toy police badge, at a busy Sydney entertainment precinct, AAP reports.
Uniform and specialist police swarmed the pair at the Entertainment Quarter at Moore Park on Monday afternoon.
Chaotic social media footage showed dozens of police officers including some wearing tactical gear surrounding the alleged offenders and confused shoppers running, just before 5pm.
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