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<\/p>\nA 33-year-old man has been charged after allegedly ramming a police car twice, injuring one officer, on Auckland’s Hibiscus Coast this morning. <\/p>\n
Waitemat\u0101 North area response manager Senior Sergeant Carl Fowlie said a white ute first caught the attention of police at 4.30am after it was seen speeding along Whangapar\u0101oa Rd, Manly. <\/p>\n
He said the vehicle allegedly reached speeds of up to 100km\/h in a 50km\/h zone. <\/p>\n
“A patrol unit signalled for the vehicle to stop but the driver ignored instructions. The driver then conducted a U-turn and rammed the patrol car before fleeing.” <\/p>\n
Officers followed the driver towards Gulf Harbour before the vehicle turned and struck the patrol car head-on, causing significant damage. <\/p>\n
“The officer received moderate injuries and was transported to hospital where they are currently being assessed.<\/p>\n
“The suspect then left his vehicle on Tiri Rd and fled on foot,” Fowlie said. <\/p>\n
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The intersection of Tiri Rd and Whangapar\u0101oa Rd in Manly. (Source: Google Maps)<\/p>\n
The Eagle helicopter tracked the man from above as he scaled nearby fences and threw items – including methamphetamine, scales, and thousands of dollars in cash – out of his satchel, before abandoning the bag entirely. <\/p>\n
The man attempted to flag down passing vehicles without success. He was then apprehended. <\/p>\n
“This was an incredibly dangerous act which could have resulted in serious harm to the officer who was doing their job,” Fowlie said. <\/p>\n