Car rams Russian consulate in Sydney, man arrested

The car rammed through the gate of the Russian consulate in Sydney. Photo / Sky News

A car has been rammed through the front gate of the Russian consulate building in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, with a man now in police custody.

The vehicle was driven through the front gates of the Consulate-General of the Russian Federation in Woollahra on Monday morning.

Images show the vehicle has gone through the gate and on to the grass outside the consulate building, coming to rest at the foot of a flagpole.

Police say a man in his 30s has been arrested and is co-operating with police.

In a statement, NSW Police say they were called to Fullerton St to reports of an unauthorised vehicle parked in a driveway.

“On arrival, officers attached to Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command attempted to speak to the driver; however, he allegedly drove his vehicle into the gates of the property,” the statement read.

“A 39-year-old man was arrested and taken to Surry Hills Police Station where he is assisting police with inquiries.

“A 24-year-old constable sustained an injury to his hand and was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics.”

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