Man falls 10 metres while fleeing cops

A man is in hospital in a stable condition after injuring his pelvis and possibly fracturing a vertebrae while on the run in Sydney.

Police tape restricts access to a crime scene north of Sydney

(AAP) Source: AAP

An alleged graffiti vandal is in hospital after falling 10 metres while running from police.

Officers spotted the man allegedly spray painting an electrical sub-station in Cremorne, on Sydney's north shore, on Saturday morning.

The 20-year-old jumped a fence while running from police and fell 10 metres onto a concrete driveway, injuring his pelvis and possibly fracturing a vertebrae.


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