A man was arrested after allegedly driving a car onto the grounds of the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Woollahra, eastern Sydney.
Police said the incident occurred around 8 a.m. when officers were called to Fullerton Street following reports of an unauthorized vehicle on the consulate property. The driver reportedly attempted to enter the consulate grounds by driving into the gates.
A 39-year-old man was taken into custody and is assisting police with inquiries. A 24-year-old police constable sustained a hand injury during the incident and was treated by NSW paramedics. No other injuries have been reported.
Authorities confirmed that the investigation is ongoing.
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Here's your AnewZ Daily Brief for 27 October 2026, covering a local ceasefire for humanitarian operations in the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky, fresh attacks affecting civilians, and the latest military, diplomatic and international developments surrounding the Russia-Ukraine war.
Russia and Ukraine have begun a localised ceasefire around the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky, allowing humanitarian aid deliveries and evacuations from the frontline area.
Romanian authorities say they have uncovered a sabotage network allegedly coordinated from Russia and linked to a fire near a defence manufacturing site in the central city of Brasov, underscoring growing concerns about hybrid threats targeting military infrastructure across Europe.
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