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Toy Guns Prompt Sydney School Lockdowns After Beaumont Hills Police Search

Officers later found the suspected firearms were toys picked up from a local cleanup.

Overview

  • NSW Police were called at about 10:24am to Guardian Avenue in Beaumont Hills after reports of a person carrying firearms.
  • Several schools and early learning centres in Beaumont Hills, Rouse Hill and North Kellyville entered precautionary lockdowns, which were lifted shortly after midday.
  • Officers conducted a large search, engaged the individual and confirmed the items that appeared to be guns were toys retrieved from a local cleanup.
  • Police reported a significant on-scene presence and urged the public to avoid the area while inquiries were underway.
  • NSW Police said they treat such reports seriously and thanked the community for its assistance, and 7NEWS reported the man is not expected to face charges.