A man has been arrested as a police operation continues in Sydney's south west.
About 1.30am today (Tuesday 31 December 2024), police responded to reports of two men attempting to gain entry to a home on Calaria Close, Edensor Park.
On arrival, officers attached to Fairfield City Police Area Command were told the men, believed to be armed with a firearm, left the scene in a Hyundai sedan.
Police established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
A short time later, police observed the vehicle travelling on Cowpasture Road, Hinchinbrook.
Police attempted to stop the vehicle; however, when it failed to do so, a pursuit was initiated.
The pursuit was terminated a short time later due to safety concerns.
About 1.50am, the vehicle crashed on St Andrews Road, Varroville, following the successful deployment of road spikes.
The driver of the vehicle – a 20-year-old man – was arrested at the scene and was taken to Campbelltown Police Station where inquiries are ongoing.
The passenger fled the scene on foot.
A perimeter was established at St Andrews Road, Varroville, by officers attached to Campbelltown City Police Area Command with the assistance of PolAir and other specialist police resources.
Localised traffic diversions are in place and the community is advised to avoid the area.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
