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Sydney Police

Check this page for latest breaking Police news from Sydney covering major investigations and incidents. NSW Police work with the local community and businesses helping promote safety and upholding the law. State wide NSW has 432 Police Stations and head office resides within Sydney. This collection page draws upon 9News team of highly experienced journalists and producers covering local Sydney crimes, accidents, and alerts including missing persons and crime stoppers notices.

Police are investigating a video circulating of fireworks being fired from a dual cab ute in Sydney's south west in an apparent show of support for the Palestinian cause.

Police investigate video of fireworks fired from ute in Sydney's south-west

Police are investigating a video circulating of fireworks being fired off the back of a dual cab ute in Sydney's south west in an apparent show of support for the Palestinian cause.

Sydney12:02pm Oct 9, 2023

Five teenagers arrested after pursuit in Sydney's west

Police alleged the driver of the vehicle was a 14-year-old boy who was on bail at the time of the incident.

Sydney7:41pm Oct 8, 2023

Two bodies found at Sydney home

Two bodies have been found at a property at Riverwood in Sydney's south.

Sydney6:13pm Oct 8, 2023

Former scout leader charged with historical child sexual abuse offences

A male former Scout leader aged 62 has been charged with alleged historic child sexual and indecent assault offences.

crime6:03pm Oct 4, 2023

Man killed in whale incident in Botany Bay identified

An unmanned boat driving in circles was the first sign of the tragic encounter with the ocean giant.

Sydney9:41pm Sep 30, 2023

Three people have been charged after police intercepted an SUV with allegedly fitted with cloned number plates and guns inside in Warwick Farm.

Guns, cash and drugs found after SUV with allegedly cloned plates stopped

"Police located and seized two firearms, a jerry-can filled with fuel, $8700 cash and methylamphetamine."

Sydney6:51pm Sep 29, 2023

Body found near Sydney beach in search for missing man

The grim discovery followed an extensive police operation at Dee Why on the Northern Beaches.

missing persons7:03am Sep 23, 2023

Last-minute murder trial call explores 'other suspects'

Four people have been ordered to appear in court to examine a possible alternative theory behind a 71-year-old man's disappearance and presumed death.

Sydney1:16pm Sep 13, 2023

The off-duty officer was allegedly assaulted at a cemetery on Bunnerong Road, Chifley.

Four charged after allegedly assaulting off-duty cop

Police said another off-duty officer called for help after the brawl, which the first woman was not injured in.

Sydney1:55pm Sep 8, 2023

'My babies, they took them': Mum distraught after kids killed metres from home

A 24-year-old sister was picking up her teen brother from his new job on Friday night when tragedy struck.

Sydney7:58pm Sep 2, 2023

Driver faces court from hospital bed after brothers killed in crash

A 33-year-old man who was behind the wheel in a horrific car crash in Sydney has faced court from his hospital bed.

Sydney8:52pm Aug 27, 2023

Man dies after fire rips through unit in Sydney's south-west

A crime scene has been established as police investigate the cause of the fire.

Sydney8:53am Aug 27, 2023

Police have charged a driver after two children died in a car crash in SydneyPolice have charged a driver after two children died in a car crash in Sydney's south.Emergency services were called to The Grand Parade at Monterey, after a Subaru WRX left the road and crashed into a tree before 10pm on Friday.'s south.Emergency services were called to The Grand Parade at Monterey, after a Subaru WRX left the road and crashed into a tree before 10pm on Friday.

Man charged over fatal Sydney crash that left two young boys dead

Police are probing whether the 33-year-old was speeding and potentially street racing another car.

Sydney10:32pm Aug 26, 2023

A man has surrendered after he lead police on a wild and dangerous chase through Sydney's west.

Man arrested after narrowly missing trucks in wild Sydney police chase

The driver allegedly avoided road spikes, ran through red lights and swerved in and out of vehicles.

Sydney1:15pm Aug 17, 2023

Man dies after stabbing in upmarket Sydney suburb

Police are hunting for two men after a 29-year-old man was killed in a stabbing attack in Sydney's inner-west.

crime6:39pm Jul 30, 2023

Sydney shooting victims identified as police probe motive

Security footage has emerged showing what could be the shooter who gunned down three people sitting in their parked cars in Sydney's south west.

Sydney5:13pm Jul 24, 2023

Teen threatened with knife in Sydney store robbery

She refused to open the till despite the thief's demands.

robbery7:05pm Jul 16, 2023

Fire crews are fighting a "significant" and "fierce" north Sydney car workshop fire, which has damaged several cars and sent "thick, acrid smoke" spewing into the sky.

'Fierce' fire breaks out at car workshop in Sydney's north

Fire and falling debris damaged several cars as dozens of firefighters fought to bring the flames under control.

Sydney1:27am Jul 11, 2023

Search for owner after woman forced into deep mud in Sydney dog attack

A woman and her pet required rescuing after she ran into neck-deep mud by the Georges River to try and escape from the attacking dogs.

Sydney6:02am Jul 10, 2023

Artificial intelligence cameras monitor roads for repairs needed in Sydney's west.

AI cameras to stop Sydney potholes from becoming major problems

Artificial intelligence cameras will monitor streets in Sydney's west to prevent small potholes from turning into major problems.

Sydney9:05pm Jul 6, 2023

Sarah Briscoe-Hough, 35, from Neutral Bay was heading to catch a bus after watching some of the Mardi Gras parade in Sydney in February.

'Unheard': Woman's call for action over e-bikes after horror collision

A pregnant woman who was seriously hurt after being hit by an ebike has called for a crackdown on the bikes, saying she feels "unheard" after what happened.

road safety1:00am Jul 6, 2023

Mauricio Abrunhosa, 48, was competing at Curl Curl beach this morning when a fellow rider spotted him in trouble

Man, 48, dies after being pulled from water at bodyboard contest

A bodyboarder has died after being pulled from the water on Sydney's northern beaches while taking part in a competition.

Sydney6:38pm Jul 2, 2023

Police investigate after shots fired into home in Lurnea overnight.

Police investigating after shots fired into home in Sydney

Officers went to a home on Hill Road in Lurnea after being told about a public shooting, which took place about 11.30pm last night.

Sydney6:51am Jul 1, 2023

NSW Police to take industrial action against federal government

The industrial action will see officers refuse to work with Commonwealth agencies or departments, such as the Australian Federal Police.

Sydney7:04pm Jun 29, 2023

Police find Sydney mum and four-month-old boy

The 24-year-old woman and four-month-old boy were reported missing after they could not be contacted by family or friends.

missing persons7:10pm Jun 27, 2023

Truck driver charged after video emerges of alleged dangerous driving

A truck driver allegedly caught on camera dangerously trying to overtake across double lines and forcing an oncoming car off the road has been charged.

Sydney6:51pm Jun 26, 2023

Driver flips car after police pursuit in Sydney's west

A teenager in a stolen car crashed and flipped into a front yard, narrowly missing pedestrians.

crashes8:06pm Jun 19, 2023

Two groups met before man was shot dead on Sydney street

Police say two groups of men met up before a man was shot dead in a brazen daylight attack in Sydney's south-west.

shootings10:00pm Jun 12, 2023

A nine-year-old boy has made an incredible escape after a fire started while he was home on his own.Christian Daubney smashed the front window of the two-storey townhouse with a metal pole to escape.

Nine-year-old's miraculous escape from burning house

A Sydney boy has made an incredible escape from his burning home after he was forced to smash a window while his mother went to the shops.

Sydney7:28pm Jun 11, 2023

Woman in 70's killed by car in Sydney's north

The incident occurred just before 7am at the intersection of Boundary Street and Wandella Avenue in Roseville.

Sydney9:32am Jun 11, 2023

The blaze severely damaged the restaurant in Sydney's Inner West.

Men charged over allegedly setting Sydney restaurant ablaze

Two men will face court accused of carrying out the arson attack.

Arson8:07am Jun 2, 2023

Flowers have been laid at unit where a toddler was found dead on Wednesday afternoon.

Police investigate what led to toddler's death

The toddler's great-aunt called emergency services with concerns for the dad and son's safety as they were staying at her unit in Washington Avenue in Riverwood.

Sydney6:42pm Jun 1, 2023

Salim Hamze, 18, was shot dead in Sydney this morning alongside his father.

Fourth man charged over suspected Sydney gangland shooting

Sagar Sagar is accused of helping the alleged murderer Suliman Hamza after the shooting.

courts5:30pm May 17, 2023

Sydney residents have been left in disbelief after an allegedly disqualified driver walked away from a crash that saw the roof of his vehicle torn off by a semi-trailer.

'Unbelievable' driver walks away after horror crash

An allegedly disqualified driver has incredibly escaped injury after a crash in Sydney's west.

Sydney6:26pm May 15, 2023

A police paddy wagon has rolled into its roof after colliding with a Honda Accord in Sydney's south west.

Police van flips after crash with car in Sydney's south-west

Officers were responding to an urgent call when the crash occurred at the intersection of Bernera and Kurrajong roads at Prestons just before midday.

Sydney4:38pm May 9, 2023

A Service NSW staff member is in hospital after he was stabbed in Sydney's CBD this morning.

Witness describes alleged 'unprovoked attack' on Service NSW worker

Daniel Horta was in the branch when the 55-year-old man was knifed multiple times in the lower back, chest and shoulder on Friday morning.

Sydney8:26pm May 5, 2023

Another man charged over Sydney gang shooting that left father, son dead

Police allege he was involved in the planning and coordination of the double murder.

murder6:52am Apr 28, 2023

Sarah Briscoe-Hough was hit by an e-bike while crossing the road.

'I'm not going to make it': Pregnant woman injured in e-bike hit-run

Mum-to-be Sarah Briscoe-Hough was crossing the road in the Sydney CBD when she was struck. She was left with a shattered foot and elbow, needing months in hospital.

Sydney11:39am Apr 21, 2023

Crackdown on train 'buffer riding' after spike

A crackdown on a dangerous act of clinging onto the back of speeding trains has been launched as transport bosses warn of a spike in the "extremely dangerous and stupid" act.

trains11:39am Apr 13, 2023

Police yet to establish cause of death of Sydney woman

NSW Police are continue to investigate cause of death of Sydney woman Erin Gilbert, who was found in a unit on Sunday after "serious and severe" injuries.

Sydney7:26pm Apr 11, 2023

Tributes to 'sweet, funny' woman allegedly murdered

Lisa Fenwick was found with multiple stab wounds to the chest at her apartment in Sydney.

Sydney8:41pm Apr 10, 2023

Firefighter taken to hospital after blaze at Sydney apartment building

Crews from across the city rushed to the blaze on the 15th floor of an apartment building on Oxford Street in Darlinghurst near Sydney's CBD just after 5pm on Sunday.

Sydney8:42pm Apr 9, 2023

Five people have been rushed to hospital with burns after an outdoor firepit exploded on Sydney's northern beaches.

'Bedlam' on upmarket Sydney street after fire pit explosion

Some of the victims managed to escape into a swimming pool to relieve their burns.

Sydney6:57pm Apr 9, 2023

What to do if you think someone is missing

Police find teen missing in Sydney for nearly a week

Police had concerns for his welfare due to his young age, and had made an appeal to the public.

New South Wales7:26am Apr 9, 2023

Taxi driver speeds off with passenger after payment row

A $12 crosstown taxi ride turned into a dangerous stand-off between a driver and his passenger.

Taxi6:46pm Mar 28, 2023

Commuters leaving Central station wearing masks in Sydney

Man charged after breaking police officer's nose in Sydney

The 25-year-old was arrested and then allegedly assaulted the officers.

Sydney6:32am Mar 11, 2023

Man in critical condition after suspected hit-and-run in Sydney

Police are seeking the driver of a blue car in their investigation.

Sydney9:24am Mar 7, 2023

A 29-year-old man has died after being shot by police during a "frightening" confrontation in Sydney's south-west, officers say.Police said they were called to what they say was a domestic violence report at home in William Street, Yagoona, about 8.50am.

Man shot dead by police in 'frightening' confrontation identified

Police were confronted by a 29-year-old man allegedly brandishing two knives when they arrived for a domestic violence report.

Sydney7:02am Mar 6, 2023

Man stabbed multiple times in Sydney's west

The 39-year-old man was found by police after they were called to Binna Burra Street near Urana Street in Villawood, after reports of an assault about 4.15am.

Sydney8:00pm Mar 5, 2023