Man charged following shooting

A man has been charged following a shooting at Woy Woy.

A 41-year-old man approached police on the corner of Ocean Beach Rd and Dunalban Rd on the evening of Wednesday, March 8, after having been shot in the back.

The police officers administered first aid and called for an ambulance.

The man was taken to Gosford Hospital where he was treated for the gunshot wound to his lower back.

Early the following morning, police arrested a 21-year-old man at a house in Waterloo Ave, Woy Woy.

He was taken to Gosford Police Station where he was charged with discharging a firearm intending to cause grievous bodily harm.

He was refused bail.

Media release, 9 Mar 2017

NSW Police Media