Man on 15km drug-fuelled chase breaks officer's nose in arrest
A 38-year-old Marrickville man evaded police for 15 kilometres while heavily drug-affected, then broke an officer's nose during arrest.
Police spotted the man driving on the Howlong-Burrumbuttock Road on October 26. The man refused to stop and continued for 15 kilometres.
The man brake-checked police and stopped several times before speeding away. The man reached 125kmh in the Howlong township, forcing police to end the pursuit.
Road spikes were laid on the Riverina Highway near Bungowannah, deflating his tyres. The man refused to exit the vehicle, so police smashed his windows and opened the door.
He appeared heavily drug-affected. At Albury police station, he broke an officer's nose during the custody process.
He was refused bail and will face court on November 4.
- 15 kilometres
- Chase distance
- 125 kilometres per hour
- Speed in township
- Broken nose
- Officer injury
- Wednesday, November 4
- Court date
Why it mattersHigh-speed pursuits of drug-affected drivers put the public and police at serious risk, and this case shows the danger officers face during arrests.
AustraliaThe incident highlights ongoing road safety risks in NSW regional areas where drug-fuelled driving continues to endanger communities.
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