Police responded to a report of a man firing a fake gun at the NSW parliament building.

Authorities have sprung into action following reports of a man brandishing what appeared to be a real gun in the bustling city of Sydney, near the New South Wales Parliament. According to police, their initial findings suggest that the firearm in question may actually be a gel blaster, which was discharged multiple times into the ground on Hospital Road.

Eyewitnesses claim that the man swiftly fled the scene in a vehicle before the arrival of law enforcement. Thankfully, there have been no reported injuries thus far. However, as a precautionary measure, a crime scene has been established and police are currently conducting a thorough investigation.

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