A 31-year-old Glenrowan man is under police guard in hospital after he allegedly rammed two police vehicles, injuring a sergeant.
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Police responded to a report of a man behaving erratically and making threats at a Siege Street residence just before midnight on Tuesday.
The man left the address before police attended and was later located in a vehicle near Glenrowan Recreation Reserve.
Police allege the man rammed a police car before driving away.
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Victoria police said officers followed the car before it came to a stop a short time later at the intersection of Beaconsfield Parade and Gladstone Street, where the driver rammed a second police vehicle causing significant damage to the car.
He then collided with concrete bollards on Gladstone Street about 3am.
A sergeant sustained minor injuries during the incident and was assessed at the scene.
The man was arrested and transported to hospital for assessment.
The incident comes a month after Victoria Police unveiled a new policy for dealing with hostile vehicles.
Police said the investigation is ongoing and anyone who witnessed the incident or who has dashcam footage is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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