A man has been charged after an investigation into a grass fire at Gosford on New Year’s Eve.
At about 9.15pm on Tuesday, December 31, officers from the Police Transport Command responded to reports of a small fire which had taken hold in a grassed area near the roundabout of Central Coast Hwy and Dane Dr at Gosford, near the Gosford Leagues Club carpark.
Police were told by numerous witnesses that a male was seen setting off fireworks before the fire started.
Police then commenced a foot pursuit and arrested a 51-year-old man.
A search of the man by police allegedly located eight fireworks in his pockets.
The fire was put out by officers from Fire and Rescue NSW.
The man was released, pending further inquiries.
On Tuesday, January 7, police charged the man with handle explosive without authorising licence, possess explosive in public place, and discard lighted cigarette etc on land belonging to another/Crown land.
He is expected to appear at Gosford Local Court on March 24, 2025.
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