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Man arrested in Knoxfield following Box Hill South firearms incident

Police have arrested a man who allegedly pointed a firearm at a police officer in Box Hill South yesterday.

Officers spotted a black Honda, alleged to be stolen, on Station Street about 3.30pm on Friday, 16 August.

The car came to a stop at a red light at the intersection of Eley Road, before a police car pulled up alongside it and an officer got out.

The male driver of the Honda allegedly picked up a firearm and pointed it at the officer, then fled the scene.

There were no physical injuries.

The 52-year-old Heidelberg West man was arrested at a property on Anne Road in Knoxfield today about 2:30 PM.

He sustained a dog bite during the arrest and was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening-injuries under police guard.

He will be interviewed at a later stage by Boroondara Crime Investigation Unit detectives.

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