Police officer injured in alleged hit-and-run in e-bike blitz

Key points

• An 18-year-old allegedly struck a police senior constable on Aquatic Drive at Shell Cove on Friday, leaving him with a serious leg injury. Police allege the teenager fled on his e-bike and was later found hiding in Bass reserve.
• He faces multiple charges, including riding unlicensed and failing to stop after the impact. The arrest came during a six-hour operation across Cronulla, Wollongong and Shellharbour, where officers seized 22 modified e-bikes.
• The teenager was granted conditional bail and will appear before Port Kembla Local Court.