Tradies performed a citizens arrest on the man. PHOTO: 7 News Melbourne.

CAMPBELLFIELD, VIC. — Police have arrested a man after emergency services were called to reports of an eight-vehicle collision at the intersection of Sydney Road and Bolinda Road, Campbellfield, following an attempted carjacking about 7am yesterday.

Officers have been told one of the drivers, a 29-year-old man, was armed with an axe and attempted to steal another vehicle.

The vehicle struck the man before he was restrained by tradespeople near Sunshine Street, before police arrived.

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An Altona North man was arrested and transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries under police guard.

There were no other injuries.

An investigation is ongoing.

Police are yet to identify the victim and urge them to come forward.


Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

SOURCEVictoria Police
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