About 3am (Wednesday 2 September 2026), officers attached to Campsie Police Area Command attempted to stop a Mercedes on Hannans Road, Riverwood, after it was observed allegedly speeding.
When the driver allegedly failed to stop as directed, a pursuit was initiated; however, was shortly terminated due to safety concerns.
A short time later, officers arrested a 44-year-old man on Virigina Place, Riverwood, following a foot pursuit.
Police will allege the 44-year-old man resisted police and assaulted the attending officers.
No officer was injured during the arrest.
The man was taken to Campsie Police Station where he was charged with:
- Two counts of assault police officer in execution of duty without actual bodily harm.
- Drive motor vehicle during disqualification period.
- Police pursuit - not stop - drive dangerously.
- Contravene prohibition/restriction in AVO (Domestic).
He was refused bail to appear before Bankstown Local Court today (Wednesday 2 September 2026).
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