Man called 999 six times and threatened to 'shoot first police officer he sees'Mohsin Bashir made the malicious calls because he 'wanted to go to prison'View Image Mohsin Bashir leaving Newcastle Magistrates' Court, Newcastle Quayside (Image: Simon Greener/Newcastle Chronicle)A man repeatedly dialled 999 and threatened to load a gun and shoot "the first police officer" he came across. Mohsin Bashir phoned the emergency service six times in quick succession and made the threats to call handlers. ‌He was detained this week and appeared at Newcastle Magistrates' Court in custody, where he pleaded guilty to a malicious communications offence. On the evening in question, the defendant called 999, spoke to call operators six times and said he would load a gun and shoot the first police officer he sees." Bashir was released on unconditional bail to appear back at the same court on March 20.

Source: Daily Mirror February 21, 2026 16:32 UTC