Police say 49-year-old man in Springfield on Central Coast tried to stab an officer before being shot Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A 49-year-old man has been shot and killed by police on the New South Wales Central Coast after a welfare check turned into a protracted standoff on Wednesday evening. Officers attended a home in Springfield just after 3.30pm on Wednesday afternoon, accompanied by a mental health clinician, and attempted to speak to a man after concerns were raised about his welfare. Continue reading...