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Sydney suburb lockdown lifted as manhunt continues for person with shotgun

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

Sydney suburb lockdown lifted as manhunt continues for person 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 lockdown lifted as manhunt continues for person with shotgun

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