Driver charged after allegedly ramming police car in West Auckland before chase across city

Police said the Mazda Axela allegedly reversed into a patrol car before taking off.

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What happenedPolice said the Mazda Axela allegedly reversed into a patrol car before taking off.

What changedThe left frames it as "Driver accused of ramming police car before motorway pursuit". The center frames it as "Driver charged after allegedly ramming police car in West Auckland before chase across ci...".

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Still Watching. The left frames it as "Driver accused of ramming police car before motorway pursuit". The center frames it as "Driver charged after allegedly ramming police car in West Auckland before chase across ci...".

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The New Zealand Herald54m ago

Driver charged after allegedly ramming police car in West Auckland before chase across city

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Police said the Mazda Axela allegedly reversed into a patrol car before taking off.

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Stuff (New Zealand)1h ago

Driver accused of ramming police car before motorway pursuit

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A 21-year-old man has been charged after allegedly reversing into an unmarked police vehicle during an early morning pursuit.

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