Teen Arrested After Pursuit, Shots Fired in Leichhardt

A teenage boy has been arrested following a pursuit in Sydney's west yesterday.

About 9.15pm on Saturday 20 September 2025, officers attached to Cumberland Highway Patrol attempted to stop a vehicle – believed to be stolen – travelling on Reservoir Road, Blacktown.

When the vehicle allegedly failed to stop as directed, a pursuit was initiated.

The vehicle allegedly travelled along the M4 Motorway towards Prospect and continued through to James Street, Leichhardt, where it will be alleged the vehicle crashed into a parked car.

Police attempted to remove the driver; however, an officer discharged their firearm at the vehicle, and another discharged a Taser, when the vehicle's door allegedly hit and injured a police officer.

The driver allegedly crashed into two parked cars and rammed three police vehicles before driving away.

A 27-year-old male officer suffered a minor head injury and was taken to hospital for further treatment. He has since been discharged.

A short time later, the vehicle was located abandoned on a driveway on Crystal Street, Petersham.

Following inquiries, about 2pm today (Sunday 21 September 2025), detectives attached to Leichhardt Police Area Command – with assistance of the Public Order and Riot Squad – arrested a 17-year-old boy at a home on George Street, Erskineville.

He was taken to Newtown Police Station and is assisting with inquiries.

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