Police charge two after pursuit in Wallace

Two men have been charged after allegedly driving a vehicle at police officers in Glen Park this morning.

Officers sighted the green Hyundai sedan near the intersection of White Swan and Glenisla roads just after 5.30am.

It's alleged three police officers were out of their vehicle when the Hyundai drove towards them.

The officers jumped out of the way to avoid being struck and the vehicle allegedly fled the scene at a high speed.

Police pursued the Hyundai through numerous suburbs where it came to a stop at the end of the Western Highway in Wallace.

Two men surrendered to officers and were arrested at the scene.

A 30-year-old Wendouree man has been charged with theft of motor vehicle, aggravated reckless exposure to police officer to risk by driving, reckless conduct endangering life, dangerous driving whilst pursued by police, fail to stop on police direction, handle stolen goods and unlicensed driving.

He's been remanded to appear before Ballarat Magistrates Court on 31st of October 2022.

A 35-year-old Sebastopol man has been charged with aggravated burglary, two counts of theft of motor vehicle, theft from motor vehicle and reckless conduct endangering life.

He's been remanded to appear before Ballarat Magistrates Court on 31st of October 2022.

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