A man has been charged after allegedly shooting at two people in the state’s west.
Just before 10am on Saturday 7 November 2026, police were called to a property on Old Grafton Road, Newton Boyd, following reports of a shooting.
Officers attached to New England Police District attended and were told three people on horseback – two men aged 71 and 43, and a 13-year-old boy – were allegedly approached by 52-year-old man armed with a rifle.
Police were told the three people were herding back their cattle which had escaped onto the nearby property, before being approached by the 52-year-old man.
It will be alleged the man discharged several rounds towards the two men, however; they were not struck and all managed to ride away.
No persons or animals were injured.
A crime scene was established and investigations commenced.
Following inquiries, about 6.15am today (Wednesday 11 November 2026), detectives, with the assistance of officers from the Tactical Operations Unit, arrested the 52-year-old man at a property on Old Grafton Road, Newton Boyd.
The man was taken to Glen Innes Police Station where he was charged with:
- Discharge firearm etc intend cause grievous bodily harm (two counts)
- Aggravated fire prohibited firearm likely injure person/property (two counts), and
- Aggravated possess load prohibited firearm endanger life not public
He was refused bail to appear before Bail Division Court 5 tomorrow Thursday 12 November 2026.
