At about 4.15am today (July 14), a 27-year-old man was seated in a stationary blue Mazda 3 in a car park on Hyatts Rd, Plumpton, when the driver's side door was opened and he was confronted by two males - one allegedly armed with a knife.

The pair allegedly threatened the man and demanded his car keys before they pulled him out of the vehicle and assaulted him several times. The man received minor injuries to his arms and hands, however, did not require hospital treatment.

The pair then entered the Mazda and drove away.

Some six hours later, police from Mid North Coast Police District attended a service station on the Pacific Highway at Nambucca Heads, where they have approached the blue Mazda 3.

The vehicle fled at speed and police initiated a pursuit.

The pursuit was terminated a short time later on the Pacific Highway due to the manner of driving.

Police continued to monitor the vehicle before officers from Coffs/Clarence Police District and the Traffic and Highway Patrol sighted it on the highway at the intersection of Halls Rd.

The Mazda continued north before returning to the Pacific Highway at Harbour Dr, where it collided with another vehicle.

The driver of the Mazda attempted to drive away - allegedly knocking down a pedestrian, who was uninjured.

The occupants then fled on foot into a nearby shopping precinct where they were arrested by police just before 11am.

Two boys - aged 15 and 16 - were taken to Coffs Harbour Police Station, where they are expected to be charged later this evening.

Investigations into the incidents are ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333-000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.

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