Police have shot a man armed with a knife who allegedly threatened officers who were conducting a welfare check on the NSW north coast.
Coffs/Clarence Police District officers were called to a park on Ryan St in Grafton to conduct a welfare check about 6.30am on Wednesday.
Officers tried to engage with a man when they arrived at the park. The man allegedly approached police and threatened them with a knife before he was shot.
Officers performed first aid until NSW Ambulance paramedics arrived and he was flown to the Gold Coast University Hospital in a stable but serious condition.
Richmond Police District critical incident team will investigate the circumstances around the shooting. Picture: ABC
A police spokesperson said officers involved in the incident were not physically injured.
“A critical incident team from Richmond Police District will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident,” a spokesperson said.
“The investigation is also subject to an independent review.”
Police are expected to hold a press conference on Wednesday afternoon.
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