Car Crashes into Russian Consulate in Sydney: Man Arrested

An incident occurred at the Russian consulate in Sydney when a man crashed his car into the property's gates. The 39-year-old driver was arrested, and a police officer was injured. A white vehicle was removed from the scene, and the consulate temporarily closed before reopening.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 01-09-2025 06:28 IST | Created: 01-09-2025 06:28 IST
Car Crashes into Russian Consulate in Sydney: Man Arrested
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A dramatic scene unfolded in Sydney on Monday when a car crashed into the Russian consulate. New South Wales police responded to reports of an unauthorized vehicle at the consulate's address on Fullerton Street just after 8 a.m.

Police attempted to engage with the driver, but the vehicle was driven into the consulate gates, leading to the arrest of a 39-year-old man. A young police constable sustained an injury during the incident.

The consulate experienced a brief closure but reopened shortly after. Witnesses recounted seeing a police helicopter and a flatbed truck removing a white vehicle. Television footage revealed a car with a damaged window near a Russian flagpole.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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