A CENTRAL Victorian man has been charged following an alleged ramming of a police vehicle in the Melbourne on Friday night.
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Police allege a stolen white Toyota Corolla reversed into a police vehicle at the intersection of Queen and La Trobe Streets in Melbourne's CBD at about 9.45pm on Friday night.
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"Officers had stopped behind the Toyota and were approaching the car to speak with the driver when the driver reversed into the police vehicle," a police spokesperson said.
"The driver then allegedly collided with two other vehicle that were stationary in traffic on La Trobe Street before driving off."
The spokesperson alleged that the pair got out of the vehicle in nearby Spencer Street where police arrested them.
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The two civilian vehicles, along with a police vehicle, were all towed from the scene with moderate damage.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
A 18-year-old Macedon man was charged with aggravated intentional exposure of police officer to risk by driving, reckless conduct endangering life; and theft of motor vehicle.
A police spokesperson said the man was remanded and is expected to appear at Melbourne Magistrates' Court later on Sunday.
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A 19-year-old Lancefield man was interviewed and released from custody.
He is expected to be charged on summons with theft of motor vehicle.
The investigation remains ongoing and investigators would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or with dashcam footage, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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