BREAKING: A police operation is currently underway at the Russian Consulate in Sydney, following a dramatic incident earlier today. At approximately 8am, a 39-year-old man was arrested after violently driving a white SUV through the consulate’s gates on Fullerton Street in Woollahra.
Authorities report that police had been alerted to a suspicious vehicle parked in the consulate’s driveway. As officers approached to investigate, the man accelerated his SUV, crashing through the gates and onto the consulate grounds.
A 24-year-old police officer sustained a hand injury during the response, with NSW Ambulance confirming he suffered a cut, though details surrounding the circumstances of the injury remain unclear.
This incident has raised significant concerns regarding security at diplomatic missions, particularly in light of recent geopolitical tensions. Witnesses in the area reported hearing a loud crash as the vehicle breached the consulate’s entrance, prompting a swift response from local police forces.
The suspect has been taken into custody at the Surry Hills Police Station as investigations continue. Authorities have not disclosed the motive behind this aggressive act, and further updates are expected as the situation develops.
Stay tuned for more updates on this urgent situation.
