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Two arrested after cross-border pursuit in Victoria’s north-west

Police have arrested a man and woman after they were allegedly spotted driving erratically in Mildura this afternoon.

Officers first spotted the black Mazda SUV in Cavallo Street, Mildura about 1pm.

The Mazda allegedly sped off from police, clipping a police vehicle.

It is alleged the vehicle continued to drive erratically, including on the wrong side of the road and on the footpath.

With the assistance of the Air Wing, police pursued the vehicle whilst it continued to travel through the Mildura, Red Cliffs and Merbein areas.

A woman attempted to flee from the Mazda in Red Cliffs, however officers swiftly moved in and arrested her.

The male driver continued across the border into NSW where local police successfully deployed stop sticks and arrested the man about 2.30pm.

The 24-year-old Wentworth man is currently in custody in NSW where he will be interviewed.

The 41-year-old Mildura woman is in custody in Victoria where she will be interviewed.

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