A man – wanted on warrants – has been charged following an alleged pursuit with police in Sydney’s south west yesterday.
About 4pm (Sunday, 25 October 2026), police observed a white Toyota Hilux travelling on Evaline Street, Campsie. Officers identified that the driver was currently wanted on outstanding warrants.
Police attempted to stop the vehicle; however, when it failed to stop a pursuit was initiated, travelling through the Campsie area.
The driver was arrested after colliding with a marked police vehicle in Campsie Street.
A 48-year-old man was taken to Campsie Police Station and charged with:
• police pursuit – not stop – drive dangerously,
• drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous,
• drive motor vehicle during disqualification period,
• custody of knife in public place,
• contravene prohibition/restriction in AVO (DV),
• common assault,
• knowingly contravene prohibition/etc in AVO (DV) (five counts),
• use carriage service to threaten to kill (two counts),
• Use carriage service to menace/harass/offend, and
• Use carriage service to threaten serious harm.
He was refused bail to appear before Bankstown Local Court today (Monday 26 October 2026).
