Strike Force Jelcobine, comprising detectives from Tuggerah Lakes Police District, has been formed to investigate an incident involving a knife-wielding man at San Remo.
Police were called to Goorama Ave, San Remo, at about 5am on Thursday, July 17, in response to reports that a man armed with a knife was standing in the middle of the road.
A Taser was deployed to affect the man’s arrest, but he got into his car and allegedly drove at police, hitting their vehicle.
A police firearm was discharged and the man drove from the scene.
Following a police operation across the Central Coast, a 42-year-old man was arrested on The Corso, Gorokan, at about 7.30am after a taser was deployed.
The man was taken to John Hunter Hospital for assessment.
It is alleged the man was involved in a domestic violence assault.
A woman was taken to hospital for assessment but no further details have been released about her age or injuries.
Following inquiries, the 42-year-old man was charged with 14 offences: enter building with intent to commit an indictable offence; break and enter into house – destroy property; commit Section 114 offence – having previous conviction; destroy or damage property (two counts); assault occasioning actual bodily harm; assault occasioning actual bodily harm (DV); police pursuit – not stop – drive dangerously; use offensive weapon to prevent lawful detention (two counts); common assault; robbery whilst armed with offensive weapon; intentionally throw object at vehicle – risk safety and hinder/resist police in the execution of duty.
