Man charged after pursuit - Ashcroft
Sunday, 30 November 2025 06:19:10 AM
A man will face cout today charged in relation to a pursuit in Sydeny’s south west.
About 6.40pm yesterday (Saturday 29 November 2025), officers from Liverpool City Highway Patrol attempted to stop the driver of a Toyota Corolla on Maxwells Avenue, Ashcroft.
When the driver allegedly failed to stop as directed, a pursuit was initiated.
A short time later the driver of the Corolla crashed into a Toyota Camry.
The Corolla has then collided into a power pole, bringing down powerlines.
Police allege the driver – a 32-year-old man – allegedly ran from the scene before being arrested at the intersection of Marum and Devlin Street following a foot pursuit.
It will be alleged he attempted to physical resist officers during the arrest before he was taken to Liverpool Police Station.
Police will further allege that a quantity of drugs and a counterfeit $50 note was located inside the vehicle.
Inquiries established that the man was the holder of a provisional licence that allegedly expired in 2015.
A rear seat passenger – a 46-year-old man – sustained a laceration to his face and was taken to Liverpool Hospital for treatment.
The front seat passenger – a 31-year-old woman was not injured.
The passengers were not arrested.
No occupants from the Camry were seriously injured.
The 32-year-old man was charged with:
• Police pursuit - not stop - drive dangerously
• Drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous
• Never licensed person drive vehicle on road - prior offence
• Fail to stop and assist after impact cause injury
• Not give particulars to other driver
• Hinder or resist police officer in the execution of duty
• Possess counterfeit money (not excepted counterfeit coin)
• Possess/attempt to, prescribed restricted substance
The Colebee man was refused bail to appear at Bail Division Court 6 today (Sunday 30 November 2025).