NSW: Police fire shots to avoid being run down in Sydney's west

AAP General News (Australia)
04-09-2008
NSW: Police fire shots to avoid being run down in Sydney's west

SYDNEY, April 9 AAP - Police in Sydney's west have fired two shots at a car which allegedly
attempted to run them down.

Two officers approached a vehicle stopped at the intersection of Baltimore Street and
Omaha Street in Belfield at about 12.30pm (AEST) today, police said.

As they approached, a man left the car but got back in when he noticed the officers, police said.

The female driver then started driving towards the officers, one of whom fired a shot at the car.

The officers attempted to stop the car, but were driven at again.

They fired a second shot before the car drove away.

No one was injured, police said.

Police are calling for any witnesses to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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