Australian police charged a man on Monday after a car was driven into the gates of the Russian consulate in Sydney.

New South Wales Police said they were called to the Russian consulate after reports an unauthorised vehicle was parked in the driveway.

The 39-year-old man allegedly climbed the fence of the consulate, entering the premises before returning to his vehicle, they said.

After being approached by police, he “allegedly accelerated the vehicle — ramming the front gate of the property — causing significant damage”, a statement said.

Two police constables sustained minor injuries and were treated by paramedics, it added.

Police said the man was arrested and charged with allegely seeking to “enter inclosed land… without lawful excuse”, possession of a knife in a public place and

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