Pursuit and ramming of police vehicles in Melbourne

A man has been arrested after he allegedly failed to stop for police while driving a stolen vehicle through several Melbourne suburbs last night.

Police observed a white 2015 BMW X6 Wagon bearing stolen plates on Warrigul Road in Malvern East around 9.45pm. The vehicle was allegedly stolen during an aggravated burglary in Burwood East on 7 February.

Police followed the vehicle through several suburbs, including Narre Warren, Rowville, Dandenong South, and Glen Waverley areas.

The Police Air Wing was called and assisted officers on the ground.

The vehicle came to a stop on Domain Road in Melbourne CBD around midnight, and allegedly rammed two police vehicles while attempting a u-turn.

A 30-year-old Tullamarine man was taken to hospital where he remains under police guard.

A 21-year-old Collingwood woman who was a passenger in the vehicle has been released pending further enquiries.

Nobody was injured in the incident.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or with dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link

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