MOONEE PONDS, VIC. — Police have arrested a man following an extended follow in Melbourne’s north-western suburbs this morning.
Officers spotted a Toyota Camry allegedly speeding on York Street in Moonee Ponds about 1.20am.
The Air Wing followed the vehicle through the suburbs of Aberfeldie, Essendon West, Avondale Heights, Essendon, Brunswick West, Brunswick, Moonee Ponds, Pascoe Vale South and Coburg.
It is alleged the passenger decamped the vehicle near the intersection of Hope and Bent streets in Brunswick West before officers successfully deployed stop sticks, deflating all four tyres on Melville Road.
The vehicle then turned into McPherson Street – a dead-end street –and officers moved in, arresting a 32-year-old Gapsted man.
He has since been charged with failing to stop on police direction, dangerous driving while being pursued by police, unlicensed driving, failing to comply with an oral fluid test and driving in a manner dangerous.
He has been remanded to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court this morning.
