00:00A 26-year-old man from Yarralumla in Canberra was charged after allegedly committing a series
00:05of dangerous driving and violent offences, including stabbing a police officer.
00:11On Friday, April 3rd, 2026, multiple reports were made of a white Kia Stonic SUV with Queensland
00:19registration, driving dangerously through parts of Canberra's south. Police caught up to the driver
00:25after 9.15am on Erindale Drive in Waniassa, where the driver failed to stop. Just over an hour later,
00:33police again caught sight of the vehicle, this time on Ancatel Street in Greenway. The driver again
00:40failed to stop and drove onto the wrong side of the road. Police alleged the driver was then involved
00:47with a collision near Calwell before it then hit a tree in Richardson at 10.50am. The driver attempted
00:54to flee while brandishing a knife at officers. During his arrest, he allegedly stabbed an officer
01:00in the arm and torso. Police will further allege the man provided false details to police and a
01:08replica firearm was found inside the Kia. A check of the vehicle also indicated it had been reported
01:14stolen from Queensland. Anyone who witnessed or has dashcam footage of the Kia Stonic SUV bearing
01:21Queensland registration, 125 KZ4, driving dangerously around Canberra, is urged to contact police.
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