‌The man allegedly attempted to flee police custody by leaping over a barrier into the Auckland Harbour. Photo / Michael Craig

The man allegedly attempted to flee police custody by leaping over a barrier into the Auckland Harbour. Photo / Michael Craig

A man has faced charges in a bedside court hearing after he allegedly attempted to flee police by diving into the Waitematā Harbour following a crash near the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

Police received reports of a collision just north of the bridge about 9pm last night after a man allegedly