Driver accused of running over officer’s feet during Wellington incident

NZ Herald20 Jul, 2026 06:22 AMQuick ReadA Silverstream driver will face charges tomorrow after he ran over a police officer's foot while fleeing this afternoon. Photo / NZMEA Silverstream driver will face charges tomorrow after he ran over a police officer's foot while fleeing this afternoon. Photo / NZMEAn Upper Hutt man is set to face court after he allegedly ran over a officer’s feet while attempting to flee police.Hutt Valley area commander Inspector Wade Jennings said police identified a stolen vehicle in Silverstream about 3.10pm today.

When police approached the driver, he allegedly drove over

Driver accused of running over officer’s feet during Wellington incident

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