Police have arrested five teenagers after an incident where a male was allegedly assaulted and dragged into a vehicle, before being involved in a pursuit across Melbourne's northern suburbs this morning.
It is alleged a man was walking along Harrier Circuit in Deanside when he was assaulted by four male offenders and dragged into a Toyota Camry sedan about 8.30am.
With the five occupants on board, the Toyota continued along Taylors Road.
Police pursued the vehicle through Caroline Springs and back into Deanside.
Stop sticks were deployed on Neale Road, before the car crashed into a pole on Hopkins Road in Truganina.
Five male occupants of the Toyota were arrested at the scene, including the boy who was forced into the vehicle.
At this stage the incident appears targeted and those involved are known to one another.
One male sustained minor injuries believed to be from the assault and was assessed by AV.
They will be interviewed by detectives and investigations are ongoing into the circumstances of the incident.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, with CCTV/dashcam footage or any further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
