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Sydney suburb Dulwich Hill in lockdown as police search for man seen with shotgun

The Guardian Australia - World · 16 October 2026 at 2:41 pm

Sydney suburb Dulwich Hill in lockdown as police search for man seen with shotgun

Widespread manhunt in Dulwich Hill after man reportedly seen carrying longarm weapon Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A large swathe of Dulwich Hill in Sydney’s inner west has been locked down by police as they search for a man reportedly carrying a shotgun who allegedly set alight a stolen car in the area before fleeing on foot.

A police helicopter and armed tactical police focused their search for the man on an area around Williams Parade and Constitution Road.

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Sydney suburb Dulwich Hill in lockdown as police search for man seen with shotgun

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