[ The Age ]

Police chase driver in Melbourne's CBD, pedestrians hit, reports shots fired

Date: January 20 2017


Shots have reportedly been fired during a police chase in Bourke Street in the middle of Melbourne's CBD.

It is feared at least one pedestrian has been hit in the Bourke Street Mall by the rogue car driving erratically.

Witnesses have reported seeing a car speeding along Bourke Street, before it mounted a footpath.

Ambulance Victoria confirmed it has received multiple reports of pedestrians being injured.

A press conference with lord mayor Robert Doyle, which was due to be held in the CBD, has been delayed until further notice. 

More to come.