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Man Allegedly Rams Ute Into Police Station
Police say the 67-year-old failed to stop, returned and drove at officers before crashing into the station, leaving one patient with minor grazes.
- On Friday, a 67-year-old man was arrested after allegedly driving his ute at officers on Market Street, Mudgee, before crashing into the Mudgee Police Station.
- Officers were gathered outside the station to honor Detective Senior Constable Scott Whale, who is retiring after 40 years in the NSW Police Force, when the incident unfolded.
- Witness Michael, who was clipped by the ute, told 7NEWS, "I've only got a little bit of a scratch," while NSW Ambulance Media assessed one patient with minor grazes.
- Officers from the Orana Mid Western Police District are investigating the crash, which caused structural damage to the building; Police Media confirmed contingency plans are in place.
- The man remains in police custody as investigations into the incident's motive continue, and authorities confirmed the suspect is well known to police.
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