Arrest after Byron chase
STRIKE Force Raptor officers arrested a man in Byron Bay yesterday who had been on the run for at least a month.
The 22-year-old Illawarra man, who had warrants for his arrest on firearm and drug offences, was found at Bay St around 11.30am after a tipoff.
When police approached, the man tried to flee on foot but was taken into custody after a short chase and struggle. Police allegedly found him in possession of a large knife
A male senior constable was injured during the struggle and taken to Byron Bay Hospital with a knee injury.
The man was charged with outstanding warrants, possession of a knife in public, resist arrest and breach of bail. He will appear at Byron Bay Local Court today.