28 Jan 2021 | 07:49 AM UTC
Australia: Police activity ongoing in central Melbourne after police pursuit Jan. 28
Police activity ongoing in central Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 28 after police pursuit. No injuries reported. Minor disruptions possible.
Event
Police activity is ongoing in central Melbourne the evening of Jan. 28. According to police, a vehicle fled the scene of an attempted stop and mounted a curb near Bourke and Swanston streets before driving down Bourke Street Mall - a pedestrian area. There have been no reports of injuries from the incident.
An investigation into the incident continues, and heightened security is likely near Bourke Street Mall in the coming hours. Localized transport disruptions are possible.
Advice
Follow all official instructions. Exercise caution if operating near the incident site. Allow additional time to reach nearby destinations.
