Newcastle News
POLICE CAR RAMMED NEAR LAKE MACQUARIE
A man has allegedly rammed his vehicle into a police car in an attempt to avoid arrest near Lake Macquarie.
Around 10am this morning, police attended a home on the Pacific Highway in Jewells to arrest a 40-year-old man over domestic violence matters.
The man allegedly reversed his white Holden Colorado utility into a police car as he attempted to avoid arrest.
The man was charged with domestic violence telecommunications offences, malicious damage, and using a motor vehicle to avoid apprehension.
He will appear in Belmont Local Court on July 19.
A police officer suffered minor injuries but did not require treatment.
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