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Man Charged After Alleged Axe Assault and High-Speed Illawarra Chase

Denied bail after his release from hospital on Sunday, the 25-year-old suspect will face a forensic examination of the seized axe and hammer.

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Overview

  • Police allege the suspect assaulted a 66-year-old woman with an axe inside her Ford Mustang before forcing her out and running her over.
  • A highway patrol pursuit supported by PolAir spanned from Nowra to Kiama Downs at speeds up to 180 km/h, with spike strips proving ineffective.
  • The chase concluded when the stolen Mustang collided with a ute and nearby residents detained the driver until officers arrived.
  • NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the victim for serious leg and torso injuries before her transfer to St George Hospital in Sydney.
  • The 25-year-old now faces charges of knife possession, larceny, speeding and outstanding domestic violence offences and will appear in court on Monday.