Man arrested after alleged stolen car hits pedestrian in Sydney CBD

A man has been arrested in Sydney's central business district after an allegedly stolen car crashed into a pedestrian and a police vehicle.

Nine News described the incident as an alleged carjacking rampage that ended with the man in custody. The central detail is that a car believed to have been stolen was driven into two targets in the CBD: a person on foot and a police vehicle. A man was then taken into custody.

Few other details had been made public at the time of writing. The extent of the pedestrian's injuries has not been confirmed, and neither has the condition of any police officers in the vehicle that was struck. Police have not publicly set out how the car was taken, where the incident began, or how the arrest was made.

The identity of the arrested man has not been released. It is also unclear what charges, if any, he faces. Any allegations remain untested, and a person arrested in connection with an incident like this is presumed innocent unless a court finds otherwise.

Incidents involving a vehicle in the heart of the CBD draw a quick response. The area is one of the most densely populated parts of the city during the day, with commuters, workers, tourists and shoppers sharing the same streets. A crash in that setting can raise concerns about public safety well beyond the people directly involved.

The involvement of a police vehicle suggests officers were either already close by or were drawn into the situation as it developed. The available information does not say which, and it would be speculation to fill in that gap.

Further information is expected to emerge as police complete their inquiries. Authorities typically release details about charges and court appearances once an arrested person has been formally processed. Those details would also clarify whether the allegations include theft of the vehicle, dangerous driving or offences against the pedestrian and police.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has dashcam or mobile phone footage of it, is generally encouraged to pass it on to police. Information can also be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

This article will be updated if police or other official sources release more information about the incident, the people involved or the charges the man may face.