A 48-year-old man has been refused bail after being charged following an alleged police pursuit through Campsie in Sydney’s south-west. New South Wales Police announced the charges on 26 October 2026, after the incident took place the previous afternoon.

Police said officers were travelling along Evaline Street at approximately 4pm on Sunday, 25 October, when they noticed a white Toyota Hilux. Officers allegedly identified the driver as a person wanted on outstanding warrants and attempted to stop the vehicle.

According to police, the driver failed to stop, prompting officers to pursue the ute through the Campsie area. The pursuit ended on Campsie Street when the vehicle collided with a marked police car. Officers arrested the driver at the scene.

The man was taken to Campsie Police Station and charged with a series of alleged offences. These include police pursuit involving a failure to stop and dangerous driving, driving recklessly or at a dangerous speed, and driving while disqualified.

Police also charged him with possessing a knife in a public place. Other charges relate to alleged breaches of an apprehended violence order, commonly known as an AVO, which is intended to protect a person from threats, harassment or violence.

The charges include common assault and five counts of knowingly contravening restrictions associated with an AVO. He also faces two counts of allegedly using a telecommunications service to threaten to kill, along with charges involving threats of serious harm and conduct alleged to have menaced, harassed or offended another person.

The range of charges indicates that police are investigating several alleged offences beyond the pursuit itself. However, the precise circumstances of each allegation will need to be addressed through the court process.

Following his arrest, the man was refused bail and was scheduled to appear before Bankstown Local Court on Monday, 26 October 2026. A court appearance allows the matter to progress and provides an opportunity for the charges and any bail-related issues to be dealt with under the law.

Police have not reported any serious injuries arising from the collision in their initial statement. Further details about damage to the vehicles or the circumstances leading up to the attempted stop were not provided in the announcement.

Dangerous driving and failing to stop for police can create significant risks for other motorists, pedestrians and officers, particularly on suburban roads. Police pursuits are subject to operational rules because a fleeing vehicle can endanger people who are not involved in the incident.

The alleged threats and AVO-related offences are separate matters that will also be considered as the case proceeds. An AVO can impose legally enforceable conditions designed to prevent contact, intimidation or other specified behaviour.

The man has been charged, but the allegations have not been proven in court. The case will continue through the New South Wales criminal justice system, where the prosecution must establish the charges with admissible evidence.