Police allege 25-year-old Sean Hagan, of Bell Place, Kelso, drove 80 metres along the footpath in Rankin Street before crashing his car into the station’s flagpole, causing it to snap and fall over.

Hagan had allegedly driven into oncoming traffic in Howick Street before going around the roundabout the wrong way and entering Rankin Street, where he drove on the right-hand side of the road before mounting the footpath.

After crashing his car into the flagpole, Hagan is alleged to have run into the police station, kicked an internal door and screamed: “I’m going crazy on ice.”

Police took him to the ground and, after handcuffing him, allegedly found a knife with a 20-centimetre blade down the front of his jumper.

A search of his vehicle allegedly found another five knives and a hockey stick.

Superintendent Peter McKenna confirmed security at the police station was reviewed following the incident, but said security reviews at Bathurst and other police stations were ongoing.

“We are constantly looking at security, but yes, obviously following the incident we did another review,” he said.

Supt McKenna said regular security reviews were part of Operation Alert, which is “very much at the forefront of our minds”.

Operation Alert is designed to ensure police across the state are fully alert to possible dangers.

Station security has been a consideration given the increased threat of terrorism in Australia.

Recent security upgrades at Bathurst Police Station include the installation of anti-jump barriers at the entry of the station.

Supt McKenna said the incident on Friday was resolved by police very quickly and he commended how officers handled the incident.

“They were outstanding in containing the situation,” he said.

Hagan appeared before Magistrate Michael Allen on Monday, was refused bail and will reappear before Bathurst Local Court on August 14.

Police prosecutor, Sergeant Rumming, opposed Hagan’s bail application, saying he put the community at risk.

“How do we mitigate the risk to the community if an act like this can be done at the police station? I don't believe [any conditions] can mitigate these concerns,” Sgt Rumming said.

Mr Allen refused bail and ordered an urgent pre-sentence report.