By Olivia Condous
A police officer is in hospital after being pinned against a car by a vehicle in Melton yesterday afternoon.
Police on patrol followed a vehicle without number plates to a driveway on Henry Street at about 1.30pm.
After parking behind the vehicle police attempted to speak to the driver of the car, when he reversed into the police car and then drove forward, pinning an officer against another parked vehicle
The vehicle then fled the scene.
The injured police officer was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Police are currently searching for the vehicle.
A female passenger from the vehicle was taken into custody at the scene but has since been released pending further inquiries.
Anyone who has dashcam footage or any other information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
