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The Sydney Morning HeraldNews report · Oct 16, 7:45 AM
Police hunt armed man in Sydney's Inner West
A lockdown has been lifted in Sydney's Inner West but police are still searching for an armed man.
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Police hunt armed man in Sydney's Inner West
A lockdown has been lifted in Sydney's Inner West but police are still searching for an armed man.
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What happened A lockdown has been lifted in Sydney's Inner West but police are still searching for an armed man.
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Left / center-leftPolice hunt armed man in Sydney's Inner West
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The Age (Australia)News report · Oct 16, 7:45 AM
Police hunt armed man in Sydney's Inner West
A lockdown has been lifted in Sydney's Inner West but police are still searching for an armed man.
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