Man arrested following siege in Weir Views

Police have arrested a man following a firearms incident in Weir Views this afternoon.

A stolen vehicle, believed to have been stolen in a carjacking in Snake Valley earlier in the day, was observed around the Melton area about 3.40pm.

The vehicle was monitored by Police Air Wing to Leon Drive when the man got out of the car and fired shots at police.

Police were not physically injured.

The armed male then entered a house on Leon Drive where two occupants, a man and a toddler not known to him, were inside at the time.

Police continued to negotiate with the offender and the man and toddler were able to leave the address.

The occupants were not physically injured.

The man fired at police once again, police returned fire and the police dog was deployed to assist with the arrest which took place just after 6pm.

The man sustained a dog bite injury during the arrest and was conveyed to hospital under police guard for treatment.

Police have cordoned off the area and a crime scene has been established.

The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident remains ongoing.

There is no ongoing threat to the public.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Belinda Batty

Media Unit

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