Police arrested a 35-year-old Ringwood man following two collisions and two alleged attempted carjackings in Mitcham this morning.
Officers responded to reports of a white Toyota van driving erratically, and the driver threatening other motorists in the vicinity of Mitcham Road about 10.30am.
The van allegedly collided with a civilian vehicle before taking off at speed and colliding with a police vehicle. No injuries were reported.
Police watched the van as it allegedly continued to drive towards Nunawading before successfully deployed a tyre deflation device near the corner of Gillies and Page streets in Mitcham.
Investigators will allege that the driver of the van attempted to carjack two vehicles on Springfield Road in Mitcham before continuing to drive on.
One of the attempted carjacking victims remains unknown to investigators and is urged to come forward to police.
There were no reported injuries to the victims of the alleged attempted carjackings.
The van continued along Mitcham Road, before allegedly ramming a police vehicle at the intersection of Park and Mitcham roads in Donvale.
The 35-year-old Ringwood man remains in custody.
