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Man shot after allegedly lunging at police with knife in Grafton
AAP
A man has been shot by police in New South Wales after he allegedly lunged at officers with a knife.
Police were called to a home in Waterview Heights, west of Grafton, in the early hours of this morning following concern for the 36-year-old's welfare.
Police said the man lunged at officers with the knife upon their arrival.
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The man was flown to Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition.
A critical incident team will investigate the circumstances of the incident.
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