Court documents said Doble contacted triple zero just after 9pm on August 5 and told the operator he had bashed his partner, knocking her front teeth out.

He also told the call-taker he had 30 children at his Dapto house and was in possession of five guns before hanging up the phone.

The report sparked a major police response, with Lake Illawarra sending seven car crews and one ambulance to the scene. 

Making matters worse, police learned en route that Doble had a firearms prohibition order against him and was currently on parole for stabbing a shopkeeper during a botched armed robbery in 2012.

Officers set up a check point near Doble’s house, donned ballistic vests and took part in a briefing before approaching the home.

Doble was seen to walk onto the front porch then retreat back inside as they approached.

Officers gained entry to the home and apprehended Doble, detaining him in the front yard of the home while they questioned his partner inside the house.

She confirmed Doble had made the story up, saying there had been no assault.

She also said there were no guns at the premises and the only two children in the house were asleep in bed.

Police arrested Doble, who they said appeared heavily under the influence of alcohol or an illicit substance.

When asked why he’d made the bogus call, Doble’s responded “I’m a dickhead”.

He was charged with making a false representation resulting in a police investigation to which he pleaded guilty in court on Thursday.

The case was adjourned to November 15 for sentence and to join Doble’s other matters that are currently before the court.

His original bail was continued, which includes conditions that he report to police daily, not take drugs or drink alcohol and abide by a nighttime curfew.