A Sydney driver miraculously escaped serious injury after a large rock was dropped through her windshield, with NSW Police now urging anyone who can provide information about the incident to come forward and assist.
A 19-year-old has been arrested by police with a knife outside the office of NSW Labor politician Tim Crakanthorp, Sky News Australia has confirmed.
The man was reading a 200-page manifesto he had written where he vowed to commit a mass killing.
“I understand that there was an incident in Newcastle today. I have spoken with police, and they are managing the situation and have assured me that nobody was harmed,” Mr Crakanthorp told Sky News Australia.
“I have been advised that the individual briefly walked in and out of my office.”
Sky News host Sharri Markson has praised the police for their quick response to the incident today.
“It was very reassuring to know that they had gotten it under control so quickly,” she said.
The 24-year-old walked away with minor injuries to her right arm after the projectile crashed into the vehicle at about 10pm on Henry Lawson Drive in Revesby, Sydney’s south west.
Emergency services quickly arrived on the scene, with police from Bankstown Police Area Command and the Dog Squad searching the area but ultimately failing to locate any suspects.
Authorities believe the large rock was dropped from the top of a 25 metre cliff which overlooks Henry Lawson Drive about 100 metres east of The River Road.
The projectile has been taken for forensic examination. Picture: NSW Police
The 24-year-old walked away with minor injuries to her right arm after the projectile crashed into the vehicle at about 10pm on Henry Lawson Drive in Revesby, Sydney’s south west. Picture: NSW Police
The projectile has been taken for forensic examination.
In a statement, Bankstown Police Area Command Duty officer Inspector Matthew Waring explained the incident could have ended in tragedy.
“The fact that someone has dropped a large rock from the top of a hill onto a random vehicle is beyond belief,” he said.
“We have commenced a major investigation into what has occurred, and we are seeking assistance from the public to help identify the individual or individuals who may have done this.”
NSW Police say “pure luck” was the only reason a Sydney woman escaped serious injury after a large rock was dropped through the windscreen of her car late on Saturday night. Picture: NSW Police
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Police are now urging anyone with information that may help authorities to come forward an assist with their investigation.
Drivers or witnesses with dashcam and mobile footage have been asked to urgently contact Bankstown Police Area Command.
Anyone with other information they believe could assist can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.
Investigations are ongoing.