Police have arrested three men after two police members from Ballarat were injured last night while responding to suspicious activity, Victoria Police say.
It is believed the police officers, a Constable and Senior Constable, were speaking to occupants of a vehicle in Bradley Street at about 2.40am when the driver suddenly reversed striking both members.
The members received minor injuries and are still fit to work.
A 21-year-old Napoleons man has been charged with reckless conduct, assault police, possess prohibited weapon and traffic offences and will appear in Ballarat Magistrates’ Court today.
An 18-year-old Ballarat man has been charged with drug related offences and was bailed but has since been arrested in relation to separate incidents and is currently being interviewed.
A 21-year-old Wendouree man was interviewed and released pending summons.
