Charges Filed After Police Ramming in Hoppers Crossing

Maribyrnong Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a teen after two police vehicles were rammed in Hoppers Crossing this morning.

Officers from the Dog Squad spotted an allegedly stolen Hyundai Getz parked on Geddes Cresent about 1.30am.

Police attempted intercept the vehicle, when it's alleged the driver deliberately rammed two police vehicles.

It is alleged the two occupants fled on foot but were located by a police dog and its handler nearby.

There were no injuries.

The alleged driver, a 16-year-old boy from the Wyndham area, has been charged with aggravated intentional exposure of police officer to risk by driving (x2), theft of motor vehicle and unlicensed driving.

He was bailed to appear at a children's court at a later date.

His alleged passenger, a 14-year-old boy from the Wyndham area, was cautioned.

It is alleged the vehicle was stolen from a Tarneit gym on 31 January.

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