A man will face court after allegedly producing a gun during a terrifying road rage incident in Newcastle on Monday.
It followed a minor collision on the Stockton Bridge, resulting in damage to a couple of vehicles, about 11.50am on 2 February.
The drivers stopped on Teal Street, Kooragang, and began arguing.
Police will allege one man threatened the other with a firearm, before both drove from the scene.
A 56-year-old male then reported the incident at Waratah Police Station.
Following extensive inquiries by Newcastle City Police District and Ryde Police Area Command, officers attended a home on Hamilton Crescent, Ryde, about 5pm on Monday 2 February.
A 77-year-old man was arrested, while a pistol was seized, too.
He was taken to Gladesville Police Station and charged with armed with intent commit indictable offence; and stalk/intimidate intend fear physical etc harm.
After being refused bail, he’ll front Burwood Local Court on Tuesday 3 February.
The man has also been issued a firearm suspension notice.
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