Police have charged three teenagers after a police officer was struck by an allegedly stolen vehicle in Ashwood early this morning.
Officers were tracking the black Mercedes Benz SUV, when it was located in Gubbah Court about 2.15am.
It's alleged as police moved in the vehicle drove out of the court and mounted the footpath striking a female member who was launched several metres down the road.
The vehicle sped from the scene and was located nearby after it struck a fence at the corner of Jordan Street and Salisbury Road.
With the assistance of the police Air Wing, three teens, aged 15, 16 and 17 - all from the Casey area - were located and arrested.
The first constable was lucky to escape serious injury and was transported to hospital with minor injuries.
The vehicle was allegedly stolen during a home invasion in Cranbourne East about 30 minutes prior.
Casey Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged all three with multiple offences including home invasion, aggravated reckless exposure of police officer to risk by driving, dangerous driving while pursued by police and assault police.
They will appear before a Children's Court.
Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and are working to locate two outstanding offenders who were also believed to be at the scene and fled.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
