Brimbank Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was seen allegedly driving and behaving erratically in Eynesbury this week.
Officers were called to Wangaratta Street following reports of erratic driving, causing several near misses, about 5.50pm on Monday 30 June.
The man allegedly attempted to ram and damage vehicles, before passersby including an off-duty police officer intervened.
A scuffled ensued and it is alleged the off-duty member was assaulted.
There were no injuries.
The 22-year-old Melton West man was restrained by good Samaritans and arrested shortly after.
He has been charged with assault police, resist police, reckless conduct, unlicensed driving and criminal damage.
He was bailed to appear before Sunshine Magistrates' Court on 1 September.
Police are asking drivers in the area at the time of the incident to review their dashcam.
It is also understood a number of people were seen filming the incident on their phones and investigators are asking these people to come forward.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
