Shots have been fired during an alleged drug deal in the car park of a Sydney grocery store, after a man allegedly tried to mow down a detective with a car.
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Police were conducting a drug operation on Monday afternoon when they attempted to arrest a 24-year-old man in the Neutral Bay Woolworths car park.
As a detective moved in to make the arrest, another man allegedly drove his car at the officer.
The detective was hit, prompting him to fire several shots at the car, which then crashed into a bollard and stopped.
The detective escaped with only minor injuries to his legs, elbows and wrists, and did not require medical treatment.
The 25-year-old driver of the car was arrested and charged with using an offensive weapon to prevent his arrest and driving recklessly in a dangerous manner.
The 24 year old was charged with possessing a commercial quantity of a border controlled drug and dealing with identity information to commit an indictable offence.
Both men were refused bail to appear at Manly Local Court on Tuesday.
Australian Associated Press
