A man has been charged for igniting gas cylinders in two legal offices in Gosford, causing evacuations and damage. The suspect entered the Gosford Legal Aid NSW office and set a small fire, then moved to a third-floor private firm on the same street, leading to smoke inhalation and moderate damage. NSW Police Superintendent Darryl Jobson called the attack 'brazen' and established a strike force to investigate.
Police have charged a man following an investigation into the ignition of gas cylinders which led to fires in two legal offices in Gosford . Dozens of employees were evacuated from a building on Donnison Street after reports of explosions and black smoke. The man entered the Gosford Legal Aid NSW office and ignited an 'improvised explosion device,' causing a small fire.
He then left with a 'canvas bag on wheels' and ignited a similar device in a third-floor private legal firm on the same street, resulting in moderate internal damage and the treatment of a 54-year-old employee for smoke inhalation
Legal Offices Fires Gosford Gas Cylinders Police Charge Targeted Attack
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
NSW Police Seek Man in Connection with Explosions and Fire in GosfordNSW Police are searching for a man of short stature and chubby build in connection with explosions and a subsequent fire at an office building in Gosford, NSW. The incidents occurred around 2:20 PM on Thursday, leading to the evacuation of the building and treatment of an employee for smoke inhalation. Police are particularly interested in speaking with the man, who was reportedly wearing all-black attire, including a face covering, t-shirt, pants, shoes, and a cap.
Read more »
Arrest Made in Connection with Targeted Attack on Two Legal Firms in GosfordA 66-year-old man has been arrested following explosions and fires at two legal firms in Gosford. Police believe it was a targeted attack and are investigating the motive. The suspect was identified through public assistance.
Read more »
Injured motorcyclist awarded $13.5 million in NSW Supreme Court legal test caseA motorcyclist who suffered lifelong injuries after losing control on loose gravel has won a legal test case allowing him to claim third-party damages worth $13.5 million.
Read more »
Update as police investigate explosions and fire at NSW Central Coast legal offices7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »
Explosions in Gosford: Emergency Services Evacuate Building After Reports of FireEmergency services were called to a Gosford building following reports of explosions. No injuries were reported, but a man was treated for smoke inhalation at a second location. Police are investigating and searching for a suspect.
Read more »
Manhunt Underway After Explosions and Fire at Gosford OfficeNSW Police launched an investigation into multiple explosions and a fire at a Legal Aid office and a law firm in Gosford. The incident led to the evacuation of employees with one treated for smoke inhalation. The suspect is described as a man in all-black clothing.
Read more »