Man, 58, charged with shooting at police near Coonabarabran

Police went to a house on Railway Street in Binnaway, near Coonabarabran, just before 9am to speak with a resident but he allegedly refused to leave the home and threatened officers.

Local police set up a perimeter around the home and were backed up by specialist tactical officers and negotiators as an operation was launched.

Almost 12 hours later at about 8pm, a 58-year-old man allegedly fired a gun towards police, hitting a shield.

He was arrested a short time later.

Police established a crime scene and raided the home.

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A search allegedly uncovered firearms and ammunition, among other items, which were seized and will undergo forensic examination.

The 58-year-old man was assessed by paramedics at the scene and was taken to Dubbo Police Station.

He had 11 charges levelled against him stemming from the lengthy operation, including discharging a firearm with the intent to resist arrest; firing a firearm in a manner likely to injure a person or property; and using an offensive weapon to prevent lawful detention.

He also faces allegations of using an unauthorised prohibited firearm; possessing an unauthorised prohibited firearm; possessing ammunition without authority; intimidating a police officer; stalking or intimidating; and using a carriage service to threaten serious harm.

He was refused bail by police and spent the night behind bars.

He fronted Dubbo Local Court on Thursday.

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