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 western suburbs on the morning of Wednesday 18 February.
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.
The Toyota continued along Taylors Road with all five occupants, where police pursued the vehicle through Caroline Springs and back into Deanside.
Police then deployed Stop Sticks on Neale Road, before the car crashed into a pole on Hopkins Road in Truganina.
The five male occupants of the Toyota were arrested at the scene, including the boy who was forced into the vehicle.
Police say the incident appears targeted at this stage, and those involved are known to each other.
One male sustained minor injuries believed to be from the assault and was assessed by Ambulance Victoria (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
