A man has been shot dead by police in Newcastle after allegedly stabbing an officer in the chest.
Police were called to a home in Wickham, in the harbourside city's CBD, to investigate a theft when they were "threatened" by a man armed with a knife".
"The man allegedly stabbed one constable in the chest and the second constable suffered injuries to her hands," NSW Police said in a statement.
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The alleged knifeman was shot and died at the scene.
He has not been identified.
The officers have been taken to John Hunter Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
A critical incident team is investigating.
Police shoot man dead in Newcastle after 'officer stabbed in chest'
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