39-year-old man arrested after car crashes into Russian Consulate in Australia; cop injured - watch

A 39-year-old man has been arrested after he crashed his car into the Russian consulate in Australia on Monday. The incident that was captured on camera showed a white car with two smashed windows parked next to a Russian flag on the lawn of the consulate.

According to Sky News Australia, the incident took place at around 8 am after New South Wales Police received a call regarding an "unauthorised vehicle" parked in the driveway.

BREAKING: Car crashes into Russian consulate in Sydney, Australia, driver arrested. - media

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When officials attempted to speak to the driver, he then allegedly "drove his vehicle into the gates of the property", police said in a statement.

The 39-year-old man was arrested and is assisting police with their investigations.

"On arrival, officers attached to Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command attempted to speak to the driver; however, he allegedly drove his vehicle into the gates of the property," a statement read.

"A 39-year-old man was arrested and taken to Surry Hills Police Station , where he is assisting police with inquiries," it added.

Police said that a 24-year-old cop got injuries in his hand during the incident and is being treated by paramedics on scene.