Two men arrested in dramatic fashion as police swarm on major intersection

Two men have been arrested in dramatic fashion at the corner of Nicholson Street and Johnson Street.

3AW Afternoons was alerted to a heavy police presence at Carlton by caller Anthony on Thursday afternoon.

Victoria Police confirmed they’d arrested two males in relation to a series of alleged commercial burglaries.

It’s also alleged two police cars were rammed in their attempts to avoid arrest.

A 30-year-old from Northcote and 56-year-old man from Carlton are being questioned by police.

It is expected the men will be charged with offences including burglary, theft, theft of a motor vehicle, criminal damage, dangerous driving whilst pursued by police and intentionally exposing an emergency worker to risk by driving.

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Listener Anthony captured the dramatic arrest on camera.

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