A man will appear in court today after being charged over an alleged domestic violence incident and a number of police pursuits that occurred in Lismore and the Northern Rivers.

On Sunday, 17 November 2024, Lismore Police commenced an investigation following an alleged domestic violence incident.

An arrest warrant was issued for a 22-year-old man.

Officers will allege in court the man engaged in pursuits on Monday, 18 November 2024, Monday, 2 December 2024 and Wednesday, 4 December 2024 in a bid to avoid arrest.

About 5:45pm yesterday (Friday, 6 December 2024), the 22-year-old was located traveling south on the M1 Motorway, Tweed Heads in a four wheel drive.

When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, a pursuit was initiated before being terminated due to safety concerns.

A short time later, the four-wheel drive exited the motorway at Minjungbal Drive, Banora Point and allegedly collided with a sedan, which was stopped at traffic lights, pushing the stationary vehicle into a marked police car travelling in the opposite direction.

The 22-year-old man allegedly abandoned the four-wheel drive and forcibly removed a male rider from a moped before driving off.

The man allegedly drove at police vehicles on the M1, before falling off the bike and attempting to run from the scene.

He was arrested by officers and taken to Tweed Heads Police Station and charged with:

Reckless grievous bodily harm (DV);

• Drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous;
• Negligent driving (no death or grievous bodily harm);
• Drive motor vehicle during disqualification period;
• Drive conveyance taken wihtout consent of owner;
• Use class A vehicle with unauthorised number plate affixed;
• Police pursuit - not stop - drive dangerously;
• Destroy or damage property;
• Not give particulars to other driver;
• Assault with intent to take/drive motor vehicle-
• Drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous;
• Police pursuit - not stop - drive dangerously;
• Hinder or resist police officer in the execution of duty

He was refused bail to appear before Parramatta Local Court today (Saturday, 7 December 2024).