Police arrest three after Horsham pursuit

Police have arrested three people after a pursuit in Horsham last night.

Officers first observed a silver BMW sedan without registration plates on Ararat Road, Stawell about 8pm. The vehicle allegedly failed to stop when police attempted to intercept it.

A short time later, officers noticed the vehicle allegedly driving erratically on the Western Highway near Drung.

The driver allegedly failed to stop on police direction and stop sticks were successfully deployed on Stawell Road.

The driver, a 28-year-old man of no fixed address, allegedly ran from the vehicle and sustained non-life-threatening injuries. He was taken to hospital for treatment and later transferred into police custody.

The passengers, a 29-year-old Melton man and a 32-year-old Reservoir woman, were arrested without incident.

During a search of the occupants and vehicle, police located a large amount of cash and suspected methylamphetamine and cannabis.

The male passenger has been charged with possess drug of dependence.

The driver and female passenger are currently assisting police with their enquiries.

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