A police officer has been transported to hospital following a crash in Turner yesterday afternoon (19th October 2021).

Police were patroling the area of Forbes Street in Turner at about 6pm when they identified a stolen vehicle.

Police will allege that the man was driving a Mercedes CLA43 which had been reported stolen on Monday, 18 October 2021.

Police have said they stationed vehicles at each end of Forbes street and will allege the man drove up onto the footpath, narrowly missing several parked cars and police officers standing nearby.

It’s further alleged the man then drove back onto the road at high-speed at the intersection of Forbes Street and Condamine Street, narrowly missing a police vehicle.

Police deployed tyre deflation devices before the man allegedly accelerated at high speed and drove at the police vehicle.

ACT Fire and Rescue and ACT Ambulance responded to the scene a short time later and one officer wss transported to hospital for minor injuries.

The man was arrested and during a search of the vehicle, officers located a clip seal bag suspected to contain Methylamphetamine.

The man, who police have said was on bail, will face nine charges including driving dangerously, driving at a police vehicle, damaging a police vehicle, driving a motor vehicle without consent, driving while disqualified, failing to stop for police and possessing a drug of dependence.

Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 6937723. Information can be provided anonymously.