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Canberra teen charged after allegedly biting police officer, pinning him to door with a vehicle

Romy Gilbert

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A Canberra teen is facing eleven charges after she allegedly drove a stolen vehicle at an officer, rammed a police car and bit an officer on the hand.

The 17-year-old allegedly stole a Hyundai on Tuesday before being stopped by police near Macgregor.

While officers tried to use stop sticks near the girl's stationary car, she allegedly drove at an officer, pinning him against the door of his vehicle.

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After allegedly fleeing the scene, police reengaged with the driver again when she then rammed the rear of an officers car.

The teen was apprehended by police, when she then allegedly bit an officer.

She will appear in the ACT Children's Court and not be given bail.

The injured officer sustained minor injures and did not require hospitalisation.

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