Two teenage boys have been arrested following an alleged pursuit in Keiraville this morning.
About 4am, (Wednesday 2 April 2025), officers attached to Wollongong Police District were patrolling Crown Street, Wollongong when they sighted a Hyundai Santa Fe.
Checks revealed the vehicle had allegedly been stolen from a Leppington address on Tuesday 1 April 2025.
Police attempted to stop the vehicle on Robsons Road, Keiraville; however, when it allegedly failed to stop as directed a pursuit was initiated.
The pursuit continued to Mt Ousley Road before the driver of the car allegedly stopped in the middle of the road and reversed into a police car.
A male constable has opened the passenger door of the vehicle in an attempt to arrest the occupants; however, he was allegedly assaulted before the driver drove away with part of the officer's body still in the vehicle.
The vehicle allegedly continued for about 150 metres before it stopped and the driver – a 17-year-old boy and the 16-year-old passenger – were arrested.
The driver was taken to Wollongong Hospital under police guard for mandatory testing.
The younger boy was taken to Wollongong Police Station and is assisting police with inquiries.
The constable was taken to Wollongong Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
