NSW:Man charged after pursuit in Sydney

AAP General News (Australia)
12-27-2010
NSW:Man charged after pursuit in Sydney

A 51-year-old woman and a nine-year-old girl suffered minor injuries after a car being
pursued by police crashed into their car in Sydney's west.

Police say they tried to stop a motorist travelling south on Rockwood Road at Yagoona
about 4.45pm (AEDT) yesterday .. but he failed to stop and led police on a pursuit into
nearby Bankstown.

The driver allegedly lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a Suzuki Swift before
trying to escape on foot .. but was apprehended a short time later.

The woman and the girl were taken to Bankstown Hospital suffering minor injuries.

A 27-year-old Bankstown man was taken to Bankstown Hospital for a blood and urine test
before being taken to Bankstown Police Station where he was charged with numerous offences.

He was refused bail to appear at Parramatta Local Court this morning.

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KEYWORD: PURSUIT (SYDNEY)

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