Investigation Underway After Five Police Vehicles Targeted by Projectiles – Central Coast
Police are investigating an incident in which five police vehicles were damaged by projectiles thrown by riders on illegal e-bikes and dirt bikes on the Central Coast.
The incident occurred around 1:10 pm on Sunday when officers from Brisbane Water Traffic and Highway Patrol were travelling north along Ocean View Drive, Wamberal. Around 20 e-bikes and dirt bikes approached in the opposite direction.
As the riders passed, a projectile struck the front windscreen of a police vehicle, causing significant damage. The group continued onto Terrigal Drive in Terrigal, where additional projectiles were thrown, damaging four more police vehicles.
During the incident, a rock thrown by one of the riders entered a vehicle and struck a police officer, causing an arm injury. The rock has been seized for forensic analysis.
Police have launched a full investigation and are appealing for public assistance. Anyone with information, or who has CCTV, dashcam, or mobile footage of the incident, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.