A man police want to speak with about a Campbellfield pursuit. Source: Leader
A DANGEROUS driver made a desperate attempt to avoid being stopped at a booze bus in Melbourne's North by driving at a police officer.
Uniformed officers from Fawkner Highway Patrol were manning a breath-testing site on Somerton Rd in Campbellfield at about 11pm on Monday when a Holden captiva station wagon approached.
The driver attempted to drive around the site but was directed to stop.
The man then accelerated towards a police officer who was forced to jump out of the way to avoid being hit.
Registration checks later revealed the car to be stolen.
Less than five hours later, police in Gladstone Park were conducting routine vehicle checks when they spotted the vehicle parked on Carrick Drive.
When they attempted to speak to the driver, the man again drove at police and a short pursuit ensued through Westmeadows and Gladstone Park.
The pursuit was called off due to the high speeds reached by the driver, who was estimated at speeds of up to 100 kmh in a 60 zone.
The trail was picked up again a short time later when the vehicle was seen on Melrose drive, Tullamarine and another pursuit began but was again terminated due to high speeds.
The stolen vehicle was later found burnt out in Kenny St Westmeadows at about 4.45am.
Detectives are investigating and have released a FACE image of a man they wish to speak to in relation to the incident.
He was described as being of Middle Eastern or Southern European appearance and about 20 years old.
He was clean shaven and wearing a white or cream baseball cap at the time of the incident.
Anyone with any information about his identity or whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or the Crimestoppers website.
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