A man will face court today charged following a pursuit in Sydney’s inner west overnight.
Just after midnight (Monday 5 August 2024), officers attached to Burwood Traffic and Highway Patrol were patrolling the Rhodes area, when they attempted to stop a sedan allegedly driving in a dangerous manner on Concord Road.
When the vehicle allegedly failed to stop, and a pursuit was initiated.
The pursuit travelled along ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾bush Bay Drive before the vehicle stopped on Rod Laver Drive, Sydney Olympic Park.
Following a foot pursuit, two men were arrested nearby.
The driver – a 25-year-old man – was subject to roadside testing, which allegedly returned with a positive result.
He was taken to Burwood Police Station and charged with police pursuit – not stop – drive at speed and drive while licence cancelled.
He was refused bail to appear before Burwood Local Court today (Monday 5 August 2024).
The passenger, a 23-year-old man, was released pending further inquiries.
Anyone with information in relation to the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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