Pedestrian struck by police vehicle responding to CBD brawl in Sydney’s Kings Cross

Police officers responding to an incident in Sydney’s CBD have struck a pedestrian en route in Kings Cross, sparking an internal investigation.
The hit happened about 3.10am on Saturday morning after emergency services were called to reports of a brawl in the city.
The police car was travelling along William St in Darlinghurst with lights and sirens, the police said on Sunday.
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“Officers assisted the 35-year-old man at the scene before the arrival of paramedics.”
Paramedics took the man to St Vincent’s Hospital, where he remains in a stable condition.
“The driver of the police vehicle – a constable attached to Kings Cross Police Area Command – was treated at the scene for shock,” the police said.
“Investigations into the circumstances of the crash are underway.”
Originally published as Investigation underway after police driver hits pedestrian in Kings Cross