Police car rammed in Dandenong North

Police are investigating after a police car was rammed in Dandenong North this morning.

Officers came across a white van driving in a carpark at the intersection of Heatherton Road and James Street about 7.20am.

The van rammed the unmarked police vehicle twice before an officer got out of the car and fired two shots at the van as it drove away on Heatherton Road.

It is unknown if the shots made contact with the van.

Police are investigating the incident with oversight by Professional Standards Command.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, with dashcam or CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report to www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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