Two Sydney police officers formally charged following alleged strike on a cyclist
“Police charged over alleged e-bike hit and run in Sydney”
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Two New South Wales police officers have been issued court attendance notices after being formally charged with offenses related to the alleged hit-and-run of a cyclist in western Sydney. The incident occurred in May, when a police vehicle struck a 25-year-old woman riding an electric bicycle.
According to the investigation conducted by detectives, the on-duty officers allegedly failed to stop to render assistance after the collision and left the scene. The woman managed to contact emergency services before reporting the incident to the authorities.
Last Monday, a 27-year-old officer was charged with negligence, breach of lawful duty as an officer, negligent driving, and failure to provide personal details to the other driver. He is identified as the driver of the police vehicle at the time of the impact.
A second officer, aged 25, was also charged with negligence and breach of duty. Both received notices to appear on January 15 at Downing Centre Local Court, while NSW Police stated that their employment status is under review.
- Two New South Wales police officers were criminally charged following an internal investigation.
- The incident occurred in May near Glebe Point Road in Sydney.
- A 25-year-old woman on an electric bicycle was struck by a marked police vehicle.
- The involved officers face charges of negligence, negligent driving, and failure to stop and render aid.
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