Rose Bay: Police officer fires on car trying to run him down after pursuit in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs
A police officer has had a narrow escape and had to fire his gun at an offender who was trying to run him down with a car.
A broad search is underway after a police vehicle was rammed and shots were fired following the pursuit of a stolen car through Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs early on Saturday morning.
Officers initiated a chase after following the dark-coloured Audi A1 along Old South Head Road, Rose Bay at about 4am, but terminated due to high speed.
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The police vehicle was the allegedly rammed and the hatchback was driven away. No police officers were injured in either incident.
Police have confirmed the vehicle was stolen from Double Bay on Friday night before being located at 6.30am on Murriverie Road, North Bondi, and has been preserved for forensic examination.
Inquiries are continuing into the identity of the driver.
Police are asking for anyone that may have been in the vicinity of Old South Head Road, Rose Bay, Sir Thomas Mitchell Road, and Murriverie Road, North Bondi, between 4am and 6.30am and has relevant information, CCTV or dashcam vision which may assist investigators to come forward or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
