Driver charged after allegedly attempting to ram police car in Auckland
Monday 28 September 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated 
A driver has been arrested and charged after allegedly attempting to ram a police vehicle multiple times during a pursuit in Mt Albert. The incident occurred on Sunday evening after police spotted a speeding Subaru on Mt Albert Road. The driver reportedly switched off their vehicle's lights to evade detection.
Key facts
4 facts
- A 39-year-old man was arrested in Sandringham, Auckland
- The incident occurred around 8.15pm on Sunday
- The vehicle involved was a Subaru
- The driver faces charges of reckless driving, aggravated failure to stop, assaulting a first responder, and resisting police
The full story
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A 39-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly attempting to ram a police patrol car several times in Auckland. The incident began around 8.15pm on Sunday when police spotted a speeding Subaru on Mt Albert Road.
The driver allegedly switched off the vehicle's lights and turned into a side street to evade officers. After a patrol car signalled for the vehicle to stop, the driver reportedly performed a U-turn and attempted to ram the police car multiple times.
The driver then fled down a residential street, travelling at speed on the wrong side of the road. The Eagle helicopter tracked the Subaru to Belcher Street in Sandringham, where the man was apprehended.
The man, who had multiple warrants for his arrest, is due to appear in Auckland District Court today. He faces charges including operating a motor vehicle recklessly, aggravated failure to stop, two counts of assaulting a first responder, and two counts of resisting police.
Where reports differ
- One report lists the charge as failing to stop, while others specify aggravated failure to stop
Compiled from reports by 1News, Stuff and NZ Herald.