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Man charged with firearms offences and assaulting police

An 18-year-old man has been charged with numerous firearm offences and assaulting police in Moree early this morning.

Police were called to Anne Street, Moree around 2:45am following reports of a man with a firearm before a pursuit ensued.

They will allege during the arrest that the man bit an officer on the arm.

During a search of the man, police allegedly located and seized a prohibited firearm and ammunition.

He was refused bail to appear before Moree Local Court later today.

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