BY IAN CROUCH
A man is in custody following a police operation on the Central Coast this morning (Thursday 17 July, 2025).
Tuggerah Lakes Police were called to Goorama Avenue in San Remo at about 5.00am after a man reported to be armed with a knife was standing in the middle of the road.
A Taser was deployed to affect the man’s arrest; however, he got into his car and allegedly drove at police, hitting their vehicle.
A police firearm was discharged and the man drove from the scene.
Following a police operation across the Central Coast, a 42-year-old man was arrested on The Corso at, Gorokan around 7.30am after a Taser was deployed. The man has been taken to John Hunter Hospital for assessment.
Inquiries are continuing.
EARLIER:
Police have shot at a man following a domestic violence incident on the Central Coast this morning (Thursday 17 July, 2025).
A search is under way for the man who's suspected of assaulting a woman - she's been taken to hospital for assessment.
Police say around 5.00am the man was reported to be brandishing a knife and standing in the middle of Goorama Avenue at San Remo.
Officers deployed a Tazer but he managed to get into a grey Mitsubishi station wagon and allegedly rammed a police car.
Police fired a shot at the car but the man drove off.
The car has the NSW registration EVM 91J
Anyone who who sees the man or the car are urged not to approach to call Triple Zero immediately.
