New details have emerged from the case of an alleged intruder who was later involved in a police chase and alleged escape across state lines.
A man accused of shooting at police during a car chase reportedly carried two handguns, a rifle and a grenade after a botched home invasion on New Year’s Eve.
Paea Tuiniua and Faez Finau, both 20, are said to have fled police in a stolen car after the attempted burglary of a house in Edensor Park in Sydney’s south-west.
Shots are said to have been fired into the hood of a police car during a later chase, with the stolen car only stopping when road spikes were used.
Tuiniua reportedly fled into bushland and escaped detection until he was stopped by police at Brisbane airport.
Following his extradition to NSW, the 20-year-old faced charges of possessing military-style weapons in a series of 13 charges on Tuesday.
Tuiniua allegedly had a grenade, an AR15 semi-automatic rifle, a 9mm Beretta M9 pistol and a Glock 19 Gen4 pistol during and after the home invasion.
Police also accuse him of attempting a home invasion that seriously injured the two occupants, a man and a woman, according to court documents seen by AAP.
Paea Tuiniua has been extradited to NSW (pictured) accused of firing shots at police during a botched home invasion on New Year’s Eve
During a later chase, shots were reportedly fired into the hood of a police car (photo).
Tuiniua allegedly had a grenade, AR15 semi-automatic rifle, 9mm Beretta M9 pistol and a Glock 19 Gen4 pistol during and after the home invasion (photo, damage to the police car)
By shooting at police, the 20-year-old allegedly did so to resist arrest and endanger the safety of the public and the senior officer in the struck car, according to court documents.
No police were injured in the shooting, but the chase was halted for safety reasons.
Tuiniua’s case will next come before Campbelltown Local Court on March 5.
Finau, the alleged driver of the stolen vehicle, has been charged with nine charges, including aggravated burglary and several driving and firearms offences.
He was formally refused bail on January 1 and his case will be returned to Campbelltown Local Court on February 26.
NSW Police have released CCTV footage of a man leaving the Hyundai and attempting to kick in the door of the Edensor Park home, as well as footage showing damage from the alleged shooting, with holes in the bonnet from a dog team .