Man Shot by NSW Police After Allegedly Charging with Meat Cleaver

The man, in his 40s, was hospitalized in serious condition following a failed Taser deployment and subsequent police shooting in Newcastle.

Police responded to a welfare check call on Hanbury Street in Mayfield, Newcastle, on Saturday afternoon.
The man, allegedly armed with a meat cleaver, reportedly ran toward officers upon their arrival.
A Taser was deployed but failed to subdue the man, leading officers to shoot him.
The man received immediate medical assistance from officers before being transported to John Hunter Hospital in serious condition.
A critical incident investigation into the shooting is underway and will include an independent review.