Three charged after shot was fired

Police have charged three men after a shot was fired during a brawl at Woy Woy McDonald's on Tuesday, October 9.

Officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command responded to reports of an altercation between two groups of men at the Charlton St restaurant about 1:30am.

During the incident, a firearm was produced and a single round discharged.

No one was injured.

Police arrested three men, aged 21, 22 and 28, at the scene and took them to Gosford Police Station where they assisted police with inquiries.

Specialist forensics officers examined the crime scene.

Two firearms were seized as evidence.

A 21-year-old man from Pelaw Main was charged with being armed with intent to commit indictable offence and affray.

He was refused bail and appeared in Gosford Local Court on Tuesday, October 9, where he was granted conditional bail to appear in Woy Woy Local Court on Tuesday, October 23.

A 28-year-old man from Kurri Kurri was charged with being armed with intent to commit indictable offence and menacing driving.

A 21-year-old man from Umina was charged with being armed with intent to commit indictable offence, possess unregistered firearm (x2), fire firearm in public place and affray.

Both men were refused bail and also appeared in Gosford Local Court on Tuesday, October 9, where they were refused bail and will appear in Woy Woy Local Court on Tuesday, October 23.

Investigations into the shooting are continuing.

Anyone with information that might assist investigating officers should call Gosford Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Media release, 9 Oct 2012

NSW Police Media