Two children charged after alleged car theft and police chase
Police arrested a 13-year-old boy and his 12-year-old sister following a short pursuit.
Police said the incident began just after noon on July 10 when a car was reported stolen from an automotive business on Vivian St in Inverell.
Police spotted the vehicle shortly after on Byron Lane.
They allege the boy, who was driving, rammed their police car before speeding away.
A pursuit began but ended shortly after when the car crashed into another vehicle on Laurence St.
Paramedics treated the pair for minor injuries before they were taken to Inverell District Hospital.
Police confirmed no one in the other vehicle was hurt.
The boy was charged with taking and driving a car without the consent of the owner, negligent driving, and using an offensive weapon to avoid arrest.
He was refused bail and is due to appear in a Children's Court on July 11.
The girl was charged with being carried in a car without consent of the owner.
She was granted conditional bail and is expected to front a Children's Court on August 7.
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