A 19-year-old man was taken to hospital under police guard after allegedly attacking homes at Allambie Heights.
Just after 10.15pm last night (Saturday, 22 March), NSW Police responded to multiple calls for assistance from residents at Roosevelt Avenue, Allambie Heights.
They were told a man was screaming, allegedly attacking homes, attempting to break-in and had also assaulted a resident. Police units were nearby at the time, and are understood to have been on scene within a few minutes.
The man had allegedly broken the window of one home and was hitting the window of a second home. The man had sustained two deep lacerations to his right arm as a result of breaking the window and was bleeding profusely.
When officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command arrived, the man fled east along Roosevelt Avenue, but was tackled at the intersection with Allambie Road.
Police called for the urgent assistance of NSW Ambulance, who arrived at Allambie Road to treat the man shortly after 10.30pm.
Allambie Road was blocked while the allegedly drug affected man was being treated. He allegedly assaulted police and paramedics while he was being restrained.
A NSW Ambulance Intensive Care crew was called to help stem the bleeding from his deep wounds and sedate the man so he could be safely taken to Northern Beaches Hospital with a police escort just after 11.00pm.
It is believed the man was not known to the residents whose homes were allegedly attacked, and he may have come up Churchill Crescent from nearby bushland. Following the shocking attacks, residents were seen hosing down blood from their homes and yards.
NSW Police, including a NSW Police Inspector, were observed conducting inquiries with the shaken residents of the affected properties.
A NSW Police spokesperson confirmed the incident and that an investigation is underway.
“About 10.15pm yesterday (Saturday 22 March 2025), emergency services were called to Roosevelt Avenue, Allambie Heights, following reports a man had smashed the window of a home and was banging on the window of a second address.
“On arrival, officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command located a 19-year-old man with a severe laceration to his arm. The man allegedly assaulted police and NSW Ambulance paramedics when he was arrested and given treatment.
“Police have been told the man also allegedly assaulted a resident prior to their arrival.
“He was taken to Northern Beaches Hospital in a stable condition. Inquiries are ongoing,” said the NSW Police spokesperson.
Update 12.00pm Monday, 24 March 2025:
NSW Police have advised the 19-year-old man remains in hospital and the matter remains under investigation.
Images: Luke Gavahan, Northern Beaches Advocate
Editorial note: A previous statement from police that the man had been charged with assault and malicious damage was an error, they are investigating these matters and no charges have yet been laid.
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There is an updated version of this article with more up to date information.
NSW Police are seeking public assistance in relation to this matter. If you have any information that may assist them with their inquiries, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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