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flag Prosecutors will drop attempted murder charge against Aaron Searle, who was shot by police during a domestic violence-related attack in February.

flag Prosecutors in New South Wales are preparing to drop an attempted murder charge against Aaron Barrie Searle, 47, who was shot by police in Mayfield on February 15 after allegedly attacking officers with a bladed tactical shovel during a domestic violence-related incident. flag Police responded to Hanbury Street around 4:10 p.m., and after Searle assaulted a senior constable and a taser failed, officers shot him in the stomach. flag He underwent surgery and spent over a week recovering at John Hunter Hospital before being taken into custody. flag Initially charged with multiple offenses, including attempted murder, Searle’s case is moving toward committal in Newcastle Local Court, where prosecutors plan to withdraw the attempted murder charge. flag He is expected to plead guilty to lesser charges related to assaulting police. flag The incident is under investigation by Strike Force Arbor and subject to an independent review, with the case set to return to court on Wednesday.

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