Brimbank Divisional Response Unit officers have charged a teenager after an alleged aggravated carjacking in St Albans this morning.
Police were called to a fast-food outlet on St Albans Road following reports a man had allegedly been injured and had his car stolen about 3.15am.
Officers were told the victim was allegedly approached by the offender, who was armed with what appeared to be a machete, in the carpark of the restaurant.
It is alleged the victim was threatened and allegedly slashed with the knife before his white Kia sedan was stolen.
The victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police arrested the teenager inside the stolen vehicle on Garnet Street a short time later and he was taken to hospital under police guard.
A 16-year-old boy from Keilor Downs has since been charged with aggravated carjacking, recklessly cause injury, armed with criminal intent, fail to stop to vehicle on police request and possess controlled weapon.
The teen was remanded in custody and will appear at a children’s court at a later date.
