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Sean Ferris had known mental health issues and homemade weapons, neighbour says

A picture of Sean Ferris with his dog Buddy, taken in March. (Supplied)

A neighbour who was with Sean Ferris minutes before he stabbed two police officers and was then shot dead says the incident should never have escalated to this — as homemade weapons and a Samurai sword are removed from the property.

Neighbour and friend David Wallace, told ABC News Mr Ferris was known to have mental health issues and was a collector of weapons. 

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