Man arrested after allegedly failing to stop for random testing, ramming police car

A man is alleged to have rammed into a police vehicle before crashing into several parked cars after failing to stop for a random breath test in the early hours of Monday morning.

A 47-year-old male driver is believed to have rammed into a police car before crashing into parked cars in Belfield on Monday morning.

A man has been arrested after allegedly ramming into a police car before crashing into several parked vehicles after failing to stop for a random breath test in Sydney’s inner west.

Police attempted to stop a Mercedes driving on Clarence St, Belfield for the purpose of random testing about 2am on Monday.

A pursuit was initiated when driver of the luxury car is believed to have failed to stop as directed, police say.

While on Bruce Ave, the Mercedes allegedly rammed a police car before crashing into multiple parked cars.

The 47-year-old male driver was uninjured and arrested at the scene. The police officers were also uninjured.

He was taken to Burwood police station, where inquiries are ongoing.

Police arrested a 41-year-old man as investigations continue after a driver fled the scene of a serious crash on Flushcombe Rd, Blacktown. Photo: Google Maps

Meanwhile a driver who police believe fled the scene of a serious crash has been arrested in Sydney’s west overnight.

Emergency services responded to reports of a crash on Fluschombe Rd in Blacktown about 10.50pm on Sunday.

On arrival, officers found an abandoned car which had crashed into a pole, with the driver having left the scene before their arrival.

Police established a crime scene and after inquiries, a 41-year-old man was arrested nearby.

He was taken to Blacktown police station where inquiries are ongoing.

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