The scene where four vehicles - including three police cars - were rammed. Photo: RNZ / Bill Hickman
A man accused of ramming into police cars and injuring five officers in Lower Hutt has pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and reckless driving.
Police said four vehicles, including three police cars, were rammed into as a driver attempted to escape officers in the Lower Hutt suburb of Epuni earlier this month.
A 49-year-old man appeared in the Hutt Valley District Court on Tuesday, and was granted an extension to his name suppression.
He faces multiple charges including three charges of aggravated assault, reckless driving and failing to stop for police.
His bail conditions included being restricted to his house, other than to attend counselling and medical appointments in person.
The judge declined a request from the police prosecutor to prevent him driving to his appointments.
The man was due to reappear in court on 27 June.
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