As stated by Acting Canterbury District Commander Mike Johnson
Shortly before 2pm a vehicle of interest failed to stop for Police in New Brighton and a pursuit was initiated.
The pursuit was abandoned due to the manner of driving and the vehicle located soon after.
Two of the three people from the vehicle were arrested without incident.
Shortly afterwards the third occupant stole a nearby vehicle and rammed a Police dog van.
Soon after the stolen vehicle collided with a pedestrian at the intersection of Hawke Street and Shaw Avenue, New Brighton.
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