Police investigating after man allegedly rushes Manly ferry wheelhouse

Key points

• Police have started an investigation after a man allegedly rushed the wheelhouse of a ferry as it docked at Manly Wharf on Friday afternoon. Crew believe the man was affected by drugs and was trying to take control of the vessel.
• The captain was left to dock alone while crew restrained the man. The man left after the wharf planks were lowered.
• Transdev Sydney Ferries says an internal investigation is underway and it is working with NSW Police.