Several suburban streets in Lake Macquarie were shut down overnight after police received reports of a shooting.
Residents in Bolton Point and Fennell Bay were told to avoid the area and stay inside just after 4pm on Wednesday, July 8 as police launched a large-scale operation.
The Newcastle Herald can reveal that police were called out to "shots fired" and worked to quickly close down the area to investigate the claims. A significant police presence was seen on Quigley Road and nearby Threlkeld Drive.
Officers were still at the scene about 6pm, but a spokesperson for NSW Police has since confirmed that after "extensive canvassing of the area" it could not be determined if the shooting had taken place.
A NSW Ambulance spokesman also confirmed no paramedics were called to the area.
"At this time, no reports of property damage or injuries have been made to police," a police statement said.
"Local hospitals have been contacted, with no reports of any person presenting with gunshot-related injuries."
Police have now launched an appeal to the public for any information that could help progress the investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers:1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au
Inquiries into the incident are continuing.
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