Police stations 'targeted' in Blue Mountains road rampage
A NSW driver has allegedly gone on a road rampage targeting police stations and vehicles in the Blue Mountains.
Police used capsicum spray to stop Stephen Willis, 53, after the destructive run on Tuesday night.
Mr Willis allegedly became angry with the law after a carpark boom gate damaged his vehicle at Glenbrook National Park.
Police allege after crashing through the barrier, Willis headed northwest to Springwood, where a police van was rammed.
A witness told 7 News there was “a loud squeal of brakes” and then they heard sirens.
Investigators suspect the accused’s next stop was Lawson police station, where a gate was allegedly damaged.
After a short pursuit, the run came to an end on the Great Western Highway.
“After a short struggle a man was taken into custody,” Insp. Peter Balatincz from Blue Mountains Police said.
Mr Willis is also accused of waving a replica pistol out of his car window.
The 53-year-old was supported by concerned family in court on Wednesday, where it was revealed that he is battling with mental illness.
An expert told the court the accused is a man in need of further psychiatric assessment.
The magistrate agreed and Willis was taken to hospital for treatment.
He is expected to return to court when he is deemed fit.
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