Chaotic Sydney police chase for pair wanted over alleged attempted murder in Queensland
Two people involved in a high-speed chase, which ended in chaos on a busy Sydney road last night, have been arrested in relation to an alleged attempted murder in Queensland.
Queensland Police say the people arrested after the chase were wanted in relation to an incident when they allege a 37-year-old man fell from a sixth-floor balcony onto the first-floor balcony of the Turbot Street unit complex in Brisbane, about 5am on December 5.
NSW Police confirmed they were attempting to locate a man and woman who were wanted on outstanding warrants, before pursuing and arresting them on the Pacific Highway in Killara.
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A NSW Police incident has unfolded in front of shocked drivers in Sydney's upper north shore on Friday evening. 9News
The police chase unfolded just after 8pm in front of shocked drivers on Friday evening, who reported hearing weapons fire – possibly tasers.
In video obtained by 9News.com.au, a passenger in a nearby vehicle films police officers wearing tactical equipment.
Loud bangs can be heard as officers scramble over the vehicles to get at the suspects.
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A high speed chase along the Pacific Highway in Killara ended with a crash and shots fired by police who appeared to be dressed in swat gear. 9News
The woman filming the incident can be heard yelling "babe, babe, babe ... baby get out" when loud bangs echo across the street.
The driver says "they just shot someone" as he turns their vehicle to escape the danger.
The three police vehicles had earlier sped past the witnesses, with two reportedly driving in the oncoming lanes to reach the suspect.
Three police cars sped past drivers the witness says, with two going down the wrong side of the road and all three crashing into the car in question. 9News
All three rammed into the car.
A police helicopter was also spotted hovering above the scene.
"The driver, a 35-year-old man and passenger, a 25-year-old woman, attempted to flee the scene however were arrested by police," NSW Police said in a statement.
"They were taken to hospital suffering non-life-threatening injuries, where they remain under police guard."
The pair have since been taken into custody and are expected to face an extradition hearing in court.
A 35-year-old Mermaid Beach man has also been charged in Queensland in relation to the alleged attempted murder and is behind bars.
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