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Incident Overview
A child was injured after being struck by a marked police vehicle at St Leonards on Monday 1 June 2026. NSW Police said an investigation was underway. The available account does not make a finding about how the incident occurred or legal responsibility.
Location and Time
The incident occurred on the Pacific Highway near Christie Street at about 7.20pm, while officers were responding to a fire at a nearby park.
People and Vehicles Involved
The child was struck by a marked vehicle from North Shore Police Area Command. The source does not identify the child or officer by name.
Injuries and Fatalities
Police said officers gave immediate assistance before NSW Ambulance paramedics took the child to Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick, in a stable condition. No death was reported.
Emergency Response
Police and NSW Ambulance attended. The officer driving the police vehicle underwent roadside breath testing, which police said returned a negative result.
Police Investigation
NSW Police established a crime scene and began inquiries. No charge, final cause, or later court outcome was identified in the material reviewed.
Appeal for Information
Police asked anyone with information or dashcam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report online.
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