Man charged after road rage incident in Heidelberg Heights

Police have charged a man after an alleged road rage incident in Heidelberg on 1 March.

Officers have been told two men had an alleged verbal altercation on Upper Heidelberg Road about 12.30pm.

It is alleged a 35-year-old Pakenham man approached the second man’s vehicle, before chasing him on foot.

The victim, a 35-year-old Donvale man, ran into a nearby business for help.

It’s alleged the Pakenham man attempted to gain entry to the business, before fleeing the scene.

He later handed himself to a local police station.

The 35-year-old Pakenham man has been charged with criminal damage and recklessly cause injury.

He has been bailed to appear before Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court on 12 July.

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