Dangerous driving charge, Robina

A man has been charged following an incident at Robina this evening where it will be alleged a vehicle was driven at a police officer.

Around 7.15pm police intercepted the vehicle on Robina Parkway in relation to a traffic offence when it will be alleged the vehicle drove towards one of the officers, forcing the officer to jump out of the way. The vehicle then allegedly drove away.

Police then pursued the vehicle for a short distance before it stopped in Thorngate Drive. Two passengers were taken into custody whilst the driver allegedly fled on foot. The driver was located a short time later.

The female officer was not injured.

A 19-year-old Mudgeeraba man has been charged with drink driving (UIL), dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and adversely affected by an intoxicating substance, fail to stop motor vehicle, obstruct police and driving whilst suspended. His has been released on bail to appear at the Southport Magistrates Court on August 26.

A 20-year-old Tallai man has been issued a Notice To Appear in relation to contravening a requirement and is expected to appear on a later date.

The second passenger was released without charge.

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