A critical incident investigation is underway after a man was shot by police at Mayfield this afternoon.
About 4.10pm (Saturday 15 February 2025), police were called to Hanbury Street, Mayfield, following a concern for welfare.
Police attached to Newcastle City Police District attended when a man ran from a unit block towards police allegedly armed with a meat cleaver.
A Taser was deployed which was unsuccessful, and the man was shot by police.
Officers immediately rendered assistance to the man prior to the arrival of NSW Ambulance paramedics.
The man – believed to be aged in his 40s – was taken John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition.
There were no other reports of injuries.
A critical incident investigation team will now investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The investigation is also subject to an independent review.
