A man has been arrested after allegedly ramming a police vehicle in a stolen Ford Ranger in Berwick last night.
Police were called to a dispute between a male and female in a shopping centre carpark on Clyde Road, Berwick about 11pm.
Investigators were told that three men attempted to intervene when it’s alleged the man threatened one of the three men with a knife.
When police arrived, they directed the man to exit the Ford, the driver and sole occupant is alleged to have rammed into the police vehicle before fleeing the scene north along Clyde Road.
Police tracked the Ford to Narre Warren North Road, Narre Warren North and successfully deployed stop sticks to stop the driver fleeing.
The 49-year-old Beaconsfield Upper man was arrested at the scene and is expected to be interviewed later this morning.
No one was injured as a result of the ramming or during the arrest.
Police believe that the Ford Ranger was stolen from an address in Narre Warren on Saturday, 14 December at 4.45pm.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
