Central Coast man arrested and shot at following alleged domestic violence assault, ramming police car and morning pursuit
New South Wales Police were called to Goorama Avenue, San Remo, about 5am, after a man reported to be armed with a knife was standing in the middle of the road.
As officers attempted to arrest the man using a Taser, he allegedly got into his Mitsubishi station wagon and drove at police, before hitting their patrol vehicle.
A police firearm was discharged and the man fled the scene.
Following a more than two-hour police operation across the Central Coast, a 42-year-old man was arrested on The Corso, Gorokan, about 7.30am.
A Taser was used to help arrest the suspect.
A neighbour told The Daily Telegraph she rang Triple-0 after hearing a loud commotion and a gunshot.
'It's not something you hear everyday, and I thought, hang on. Straight away, I called Triple-0," she said.
'I just met her, she's up in the house now with some friends. I just said sorry I called the police on you and she goes 'no, thank you.
'We just heard one gunshot. I also heard a loud banging and thought something must have gone up there.
'The street is normally quiet. I've been here for nine years, and we've never had anything like this. This is one of the first big things that we've had.'
The man was taken to John Hunter Hospital for assessment.
Earlier, a woman was transported to hospital to be checked over following an alleged domestic violence incident involving the man.
Investigations into the incident remain ongoing.
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