A POLICE car has been damaged after a ram at a hoon meet in Braeside.
The ram occurred shortly before 11pm on 22 October.
A patrolling police van noticed several vehicles heading towards the vicinity of Lakewood Boulevard, where 20 vehicles and up to 50 people were gathered.
On police arrival, the crowd and vehicles have fled.
A white Toyota Landcruiser drove at the stationary police car, swerving away at the last moment but side-swiping the van before driving off.
It’s believed the vehicle was later seen driving erratically on Eastlink.
No policeman was injured during the incident.
Kingston Crime investigation Unit is investigating the incident.
Police are searching for anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw a white Landcruiser driving erratically on Eastlink shortly after 11pm on Monday night. They are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 31 October 2018
