Two police officers are recovering after a police car was rammed at Lake Macquarie yesterday.
The cops tried to stop a Nissan Patrol 4WD on Lake Street at Windale around 5pm.
Once both vehicles stopped, the driver of the Nissan Patrol allegedly reversed and crashed into the front end of the police vehicle before driving away.
Police say officers then followed the Nissan into nearby Belar Avenue, where the vehicle stopped in the middle of the roadway and again reversed into the front of the police vehicle, causing an extensive amount of damage.
The Nissan Patrol sped off again, but the police car was too damaged to continue pursuing it.
Both officers received minor injuries during the ramming and were taken to John Hunter Hospital for treatment.
Detectives from the Lake Macquarie Police District later found a white Nissan Patrol at Belmont North, that they seized for forensic examination.
Police later conducted a search warrant on a unit in Belmont North and seized a number of items which will be subject of further investigation.
Inquiries are continuing.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Lake Macquarie Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
