The driver accused of trying to murder three ACT police officers by mowing them down has been committed to stand trial in the ACT Supreme Court.
Hawker man Thomas Matthews, 30, is accused of deliberately driving into a male detective leading senior constable and two female constables near the National Arboretum on July 11.
The most senior of the trio had been training the junior pair, who were recent ACT Policing recruits, in traffic duties.
They had pulled over a Toyota Aurion at the intersection of Forest Drive and Lady Denman Drive when Mr Matthews, driving a Ford Laser, allegedly veered off the road and headed directly for them.
Police have said the male officer was thrown onto the bonnet of the Laser, striking the windscreen before landing on the ground.
One of the female constables was also thrown to the floor after being struck, it is alleged, while the other was run over and pinned under the Ford.
Despite their injuries, the officers managed to arrest Mr Matthews.
MORE COURT AND CRIME NEWS
-
Woman left man with critical injuries after hitting him with car: Police
-
Man arrested after police operation in north Canberra suburb
- 'Substantial quantities': Dickson man fronts court on drug charges
He appeared via phone in the ACT Magistrates Court on Monday when his lawyer and the prosecution agreed for all charges to be committed to the higher court for trial.
Mr Matthews had his pleas of not guilty entered previously to three counts each of attempted murder and driving a motor vehicle at police.
On Monday, Prosecutor Anthony Williamson told the court that the backup charges were culpable driving causing grievous bodily harm and two counts of the driving at police charges.
Mr Matthews has also pleaded not guilty to arson and an offence of causing danger to others.
He did not apply for bail and remains in custody.
Magistrate James Stewart set December 2 for when the matter comes before the court again.
