Seven offences: man charged after alleged gunfire prompted lockdown in Sydney's Dulwich Hill
Reported by the Guardian · October 18, 2026
Police called to Dulwich Hill
Officers went to a car park on Williams Parade at about 10.20am on Friday. The call followed reports of a vehicle alleged to have been stolen. Police were told a man inside the car was armed with a firearm. They were also told he allegedly set the vehicle on fire.
Arrest in Burwood
A 32-year-old man was arrested in Burwood at 11.30pm last night. Police allege he had tried to evade them. The arrest followed an investigation into reports that a man had been seen with a firearm in Sydney’s inner west last week.
Seven offences charged
Other charges include robbery while armed with a dangerous weapon, possessing a housebreaking implement and damaging property. He is also charged with driving a vehicle without the owner’s consent and driving while disqualified.
Key points
- Police were called to Williams Parade, Dulwich Hill, about 10.20am on Friday.
- Officers were told a man had a firearm in an allegedly stolen car, which was reportedly set alight.
- A 32-year-old man was arrested in Burwood at 11.30pm last night.
- He faces seven charges, including firearm, robbery, property and driving offences.