A man will face court today after a woman was found with serious injuries in a vehicle following a pursuit in the state's west yesterday.
About 11.10am yesterday (Sunday 3 May 2026), officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District were travelling on Pilliga Road, Coonamble, when they attempted to stop a white SUV, which was allegedly involved in a pursuit in Coonamble, about 2am the same day.
When the vehicle failed to stop as directed a pursuit was initiated however, it was terminated nearby due to safety concerns.
A short time later, the vehicle was sighted and stopped on Baradine Road, near Pilliga Road, where the driver allegedly armed with a machete.
A taser was deployed before the 28-year-old man was arrested.
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the front passenger – a 26-year-old woman – who was found with multiple wounds before she was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital. She remains in a serious but stable condition.
Two other passengers – a 4-year-old child and an 18-month-old toddler – were found and in the care of their family.
The man was taken to Coonamble Multi-Purpose Health Services for assessment under police guard.
Upon release, he was taken to Coonamble Police Station, where he charged with police pursuit – not stop – drive at speed, police pursuit – not stop – drive recklessly, and wound person intend to cause grievous bodily harm (domestic violence).
He was refused bail to appear via a bedside hearing at Bail Division Court 4 today (Monday 4 May 2026).
Information about the NSW Police Force response to domestic and family violence, can be found online: https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/crime/domestic_and_family_violence.
Victims of domestic and family violence can find information about support services by contacting 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or visiting: https://www.1800respect.org.au.
Reports of domestic and family-related crime or abuse can be made by contacting or attending your local police station. In an emergency, contact Triple Zero (000).
Anyone with information relating to domestic and family-related violence is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
