Bankstown Highway Patrol

Motorcyclist caught speeding, drink-driving – Picnic Point

Police have charged a motorcyclist caught speeding while drunk on a busy South-Western Sydney road.

Bankstown Highway Patrol officers were conducting random breath testing duties on Henry Lawson Drive, Padstow, about 7pm yesterday (Friday 5 February), when they spotted an eastbound motorcycle stop approximately 200m before the RBT station and perform a U-turn.

Police initiated a pursuit after observing the motorcycle overtake five vehicles on the incorrect side of the road.

The rider eventually stopped the bike on Henry Lawson Drive, Picnic Point, after allegedly reaching speeds of 120kmh in the sign-posted 60kmh zone.

The 48-year-old Picnic Point man was arrested and subjected to a roadside breath test with positive result.

The man was subsequently taken to Bankstown Police Station where he underwent a breath analysis, which returned a reading of 0.077, before being charged with riding in a manner dangerous, driving with a low-range prescribed concentration of alcohol (PCA), and exceeding the speed limit by more than 45km/h.

The man had his licence suspended on the spot and was ordered to appear in Bankstown Local Court on 4 March 2010.

Cabramatta Local Area Command

Police investigate serious assault on man – Canley Vale

Police in Sydney’s South-West are conducting inquiries after a man was seriously assaulted outside a Canley Vale Hotel.

Two men became involved in a physical altercation outside the hotel on Canley Vale Road about 6.30pm yesterday (Friday 5 February).

During the fight, one of the men bit the other man on his right thumb causing a severe laceration and multiple fractures before fleeing the scene.

Police from Cabramatta Local Area Command and NSW Ambulance Paramedics were alerted and attended the scene a short time later.

The 66-year-old injured man was taken to Liverpool Hospital for treatment of his injuries. More than half of his right thumb was amputated as a result of the attack.

Inquiries into the incident are continuing and anyone with information that might assist investigating officers is urged to contact Cabramatta Police Station via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Kuring-Gai Local Area Command

Appeal for public assistance after car damaged by debris on F3 freeway – Berowra

Police are appealing for public assistance after a car was struck by debris believed to have flicked up from the roadway in Sydney’s North this morning.

Shortly before 7am a Hyundai Getz was travelling Southbound on the far left lane of the F3 Freeway at Berowra when it was struck by a piece of aluminium about 1.5m long.

As a result the car’s windscreen was shattered.

The P2 driver, an 18-year-old Kariong woman, escaped injury.

She pulled her car over and was treated by NSW Ambulance Paramedics at the scene as a precaution.

Car damaged by flying debris

Inquiries into the cause of the incident are continuing; however, at this stage Police believe the object was flicked up off the roadway by another vehicle driving over it.

Traffic was disrupted for a short time before the affected lane was re-opened.

Car damaged by flying debris

Anyone with information about the incident or who saw what happened is urged to contact Hornsby Police on (02) 9476 9799 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Flemington Highway Patrol

Police wait to question 13-year-old boy over pursuit – Sydney’s Inner-West

Police are waiting to speak with a 13-year-old boy who led Highway Patrol Officers on a chase through Sydney’s Inner-West on a motorcycle.

Just before 10pm yesterday (Thursday 4 February), Police attached to Flemington Highway Patrol observed a red Kawasaki motorbike travelling East along Parramatta Road, Lidcombe, without its headlight on.

Officers performed a U-turn and followed the motorcycle into Jellicoe Street, Lidcombe, where it allegedly reached speeds of about 80kmh in a sign-posted 50kmh zone.

Police activated their fully-marked patrol vehicle’s warning devices in an attempt to stop the bike; however, the rider and pillion passenger ignored the Police direction and a pursuit was initiated in Nicholas Street.

The bike was followed to the intersection of Arthur Street and Centenary Drive, Homebush West, where it collided with a Toyota Corolla, causing significant damage but no injuries to those onboard.

Both the rider and the pillion passenger were ejected from the motorcycle.

They were arrested at the scene and taken to Auburn Police Station.

The 13-year-old boy was later taken to The Children’s Hospital at Westmead for treatment of minor injuries sustained in the incident and is yet to be formally interviewed by Police, while his passenger was questioned and released pending further inquiries.

Investigations are ongoing and anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to contact Auburn Police Station via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Botany Bay Local Area Command

Three arrested after Police seize drugs, stun gun – Mascot

A man and two women have been charged after a large amount of drugs and a stun gun were found during raids on units at Mascot, in Sydney’s South-East.

About 9:50am yesterday (Thursday 4 February), Police from the Central Metropolitan Region Enforcement Squad and Botany Bay Local Area Command executed search warrants at two units in O’Riordan Street, Mascot.

Police will allege during the raids they located:

• Two litres of the drug known as GHB,
• An amount of methylamphetamine (Ice),
• Stun gun,
• Jewellery believed to be the proceeds of crime.

A 32-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman were arrested at the premises and taken to Mascot Police Station.

The man was charged with:

• Supplying a prohibited drug (commercial quantity),
• Possessing a prohibited drug.

The woman was charged with:

• Two counts of supplying a prohibited drug (indictable quantity),
• Possessing a prohibited weapon,
• Dealing with the proceeds of crime.

Both persons were refused bail and are expected to appear at Waverley Local Court today.

Police will also allege while they were conducting the search warrants, a 38-year-old Potts Point woman attended the premises. She was subsequently searched and Police allegedly located an amount of drugs on her.

The woman was issued a field court attendance notice for the offence of possessing a prohibited drug and is expected to appear at the Downing Centre Local Court on Monday 22 February.

Investigations into the matter are continuing with further charges expected to be laid.

Anyone with information about the Manufacture, Supply or Possession of Prohibited Drugs is urged to contact their local Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Redfern Local Area Command

Man hospitalised after stabbing incident – Waterloo

Police are seeking public assistance as they investigate the stabbing of a man at Waterloo, in inner-Sydney.

A 32-year-old man was standing on Elizabeth Street just before 7.30pm yesterday (Thursday 4 February), when he became involved in an altercation with another man, who allegedly threatened to stab him.

The alleged offender then left the scene before returning a short time later armed with a knife and in the presence of four unknown males.

Fearing for his safety, the man attempted to run away from the group but was stabbed once to his lower back.

The group then fled the scene.

The victim was taken by NSW Ambulance Paramedics to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for treatment, while Police from Redfern Local Area Command conducted inquiries at the scene.

It is believed the incident was domestic-related.

Police are now appealing for public help as they continue their investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that might assist investigating officers is urged to contact Redfern Police Station via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Liverpool Local Area Command

Two men charged following shooting – Warwick Farm

Police have charged two men after a man was shot and another assaulted during an altercation at Warwick Farm, in Sydney’s South-West.

About 3pm yesterday (Thursday 4 February), Police and Paramedics attended a unit complex on Lawrence Hargrave Road after receiving reports a man had been shot.

It will be alleged 39-year-old man was approached by two men and an altercation occurred before they assaulted him, causing facial injuries.

The offenders then chased the man through the courtyard of the complex.

A 41-year-old man who came to the assistance of the victim was shot in the foot by one of the men who were armed with a handgun. He was taken by ambulance to Liverpool Hospital for treatment.

Two men were arrested at the scene and taken to Liverpool Police Station where they were questioned over the incident.

A crime scene was established and a canvass of the surrounding neighbourhood undertaken. A ballistics dog was also brought in to examine the area.

A 31-year-old Warwick Farm man was subsequently charged with causing grievous bodily harm to person with intent.

A 31-year-old Prestons man was charged with:

• Causing grievous bodily harm to person with intent;
• Discharging a firearm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm;
• Firing a firearm in a manner likely to injure persons/property;
• Destroy or damage property.

Both men have been refused bail and will appear in Liverpool Local Court today.

Investigations into the incident are continuing and Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the altercation and/or shooting to contact Liverpool Police via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Leichhardt Local Area Command

Police investigate car-jacking – Leichhardt

Detectives in Sydney’s Inner-West are conducting inquiries into a car-jacking incident at Leichhardt.

About 11.40am yesterday (Thursday 4 February), a 45-year-old tradesman was approached by an unknown man as he sat in the driver’s seat of his white 1998-model Holden Rodeo utility – with NSW registration BA55HV – outside a residence in Marion Street.

The offender held an unknown implement to the victim’s neck and ordered him out of the Ute before driving off in it in a Westerly direction.

Police from Leichhardt Local Area Command were alerted to the incident and attended the scene.

Investigating officers conducted a canvass of the surrounding area.

The offender has only been described as having a dark complexion.

It is also believed a second person might have entered the vehicle, which was laden with the tradesman’s tools, before it was driven away.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that might assist detectives with their inquiries is urged to contact Glebe Police Station via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Blue Mountains Local Area Command

Commuters warned to expect delays following landslide and train derailment – Blue Mountains

Police are urging commuters and motorists travelling through the Blue Mountains area to expect significant delays this evening following several landslides and a minor train derailment.

About 4:30pm, emergency services were called to the Great Western Highway at Wentworth Falls after a railway embankment collapsed onto the Northern side of the highway affecting Eastbound traffic.

The Great Western Highway was closed to Eastbound traffic and a number of diversions were put in place while State Rail Personnel and structural engineers examined the scene.

Meanwhile a minor train derailment on the Blue Mountains Line between Linden and Woodford has resulted in the closure of the railway line.

The front wheels of a train with six carriages derailed resulting in all trains to be stopped on the line between Springwood and Lithgow. Approximately 200 passengers who were onboard the train have been removed and walked off the tracks to nearby buses.

Police from the Blue Mountains Local Area Command were called to the scene and conducted disaster victim registrations recording all details of the passengers on board the train. No one was injured as a result of the incident.

In a third incident an underground gas line at Woodford was ruptured after it was hit by lightning this afternoon.

As a result of the lightning strike there was a small fire and officers from the New South Wales Fire Brigades were called to the scene to deal with the gas leak. Police assisted with traffic diversions at the scene and one family residing in Railway Parade evacuated themselves as a precaution.

About 5:40pm another minor landslide caused problems at Mount Victoria where a railway embankment collapsed onto the Darling Causeway affecting the Southbound lanes of the road. Police and Emergency services are currently on scene with local diversions put in place.

Motorists and commuters heading through the Blue Mountains area and specifically Wentworth Falls, Linden, Woodford and Mount Victoria are urged to expect major delays while Police and Emergency services attempt to rectify the problems.

Police are also urging motorists travelling through the area to slow down due to heavy rainfall with a lot of standing water on the roads making the roads slippery and treacherous with visibility reduced and braking distances increased.

Kings Cross Local Area Command

Doctor faces murder and manslaughter charges – Kings Cross

A man will appear in court tomorrow (Friday 5 February) charged with one count of murder and one count of manslaughter.

NSW Police today charged a 41-year-old doctor, currently on remand at Silverwater Gaol, with the offences.

The investigation involved officers from Strike Force Goodchild and Strike Force Karnak.

Strike Force Goodchild is investigating the death of a 23-year-old woman, who was taken by ambulance from an address in Elizabeth Bay on 15 February 2009 to St Vincent’s Hospital where she later died. The manslaughter charges relates to this investigation.

Strike Force Karnak is investigating the death of a 22-year-woman, whose body was found at an address in Elizabeth Bay on Saturday 21 November 2009. The murder charge relates to this investigation.

Post mortem examination results indicate both women died of cocaine toxicity.

The 41-year-old Elizabeth Bay man will appear before the Central Local Court tomorrow.