About 11.40am, police were called to a home at Canterbury, following reports the man from Campsie, who was wanted for allegedly choking his ex-partner, was outside the property, sitting in his vehicle.
It’s alleged that when police spotted the man driving his BMW on Church Street, Canterbury, and activated warning lights on the fully marked police vehicle, he allegedly deliberately drove the BMW at speed toward the Highway Patrol car, crashing into it and causing extensive damage.
Police said the man ran from the car with the police officer giving chase to a nearby park, where the man was arrested with the assistance of members of the community and following a short struggle.
During a subsequent search of the man’s vehicle, police allegedly located a tomahawk and a large kitchen knife.
The 57-year-old man was charged with the outstanding warrant for common assault (DV) and intentionally choke etc person without consent (DV), two counts of attempt stalk/intimidate intend fear of harm (domestic), enter prescribed premises of any person without lawful excuse, negligent driving, drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous, resist officer in execution of duty, two counts of custody of knife in public place, and destroy or damage property.
He was also issued a $1,000 fine for fail to comply with noticed direction Covid-19.
