A man faces multiple charges after a car rammed through the gates of the Russian consulate in Sydney, injuring two police officers.
Authorities tried to speak to the driver of a white SUV after it was parked in the driveway of the consulate, in the city's eastern suburbs, on Monday morning.
Instead, the 39-year-old man allegedly drove the vehicle through the property's gates and onto its lawn before being arrested, police say.
Two constables, aged 22 and 25, suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene, police said.
The man has been charged with 10 offences, including destroying or damaging property, having a knife in a public place and entering enclosed land without a lawful excuse.
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He was refused bail and was expected to appear in court on Tuesday.
Earlier, helicopter footage showed the vehicle with its doors flung open and smashed front windows parked by a large flagpole.
The car was later towed from the consulate about 10am as federal police detectives investigated.
The Russian consulate has been contacted for comment.
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