Police arrest pair after evading police in Hoppers Crossing

Two people have been arrested after evading police in Hoppers Crossing this morning.

It is alleged a blue Ford Focus was seen driving erratically along Heaths Road about 1.30am.

Wyndham police attempted to intercept the vehicle when the driver failed to pull over.

Air Wing were notified and followed the vehicle allegedly speeding in excess of 170kmp/h.

Stop sticks were successfully deployed on the Calder Freeway and a man and woman were arrested.

A 25-year-old Emu Creek woman has been charged and bailed with drug and weapon offences.

A 27-year-old Bendigo man is in custody and expected to face court later today.

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