Man shot dead after allegedly stabbing cop in chest

The constables were responding to reports of a theft at a home on Bishopsgate Street in Wickham at around 8am on Friday.

On arrival, they were allegedly threatened then stabbed by the knife-wielding man who was then shot dead.

Both constables were taken to John Hunter Hospital in serious but stable conditions.

A critical incident team will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the discharge of a police firearm.