An investigation is underway after police discharged a firearm at a motor vehicle in the state's north this morning.
About 3am (Saturday 16 August 2025), officers attached to Mid North Coast Police District attempted to stop a Toyota Landcruiser – believed to be stolen – using road spikes at the intersection of North and Tozer Street, West Kempsey.
The vehicle continued and drove towards police before a senior constable discharged their firearm at the vehicle, before it drove from the scene.
The officers were not injured, and the identity of the driver is unknown at this stage.
A short time later, the vehicle was located burnt out on Gordon Nixon Avenue, West Kempsey.
A crime scene has been established and an investigation into the incident has commenced.
As inquiries continue, police are appealing for anyone with dashcam footage or any witnesses to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
