A woman will face court today after a police officer was struck by a car in Sydney’s west last week.
Just after 3pm on Saturday (5 September 2020), officers attached to Quakers Hill Police Area Command were conducting a retail theft operation at a shopping centre on Sentry Drive, Stanhope Gardens, when they noticed a woman allegedly acting suspiciously and walking towards a vehicle in the carpark.
Officers ran towards the exit and the woman allegedly drove at police, striking the senior constable – knocking him to the ground.
Quakers Hill detectives, with the assistance of the Metropolitan Crash Investigation Unit commenced an investigation.
Following extensive inquiries, investigators, with the assistance of officers from Cumberland Police Area Command, arrested a 23-year old woman at a home on Meehan Street, Granville about 12pm yesterday (Tuesday 8 September 2020).
She was taken to Granville Police Station and charged with four offences including with use offensive weapon to prevent lawful detention, negligent driving, drive while disqualified and not give particulars to injured person.
The woman was refused bail to appear at Parramatta Local Court today (Wednesday 9 September 2020).
Inquiries continue to identify two men investigators believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.
The men are described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, aged between 30 and 40, and of medium builds.
Investigations are continuing.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
