Police open fire on offender in Brisbane

Police have shot at a man who tried to run down an officer in Brisbane.

Police are still hunting for the offender, who wasn't struck.

An officer fired his weapon after the man drove at him at Holland Park about 2.20am on Monday (AEST), police told AAP.

The offender's car was hit by at least six bullets, and the man fled into bushes after also ramming a police car, the ABC reported.

"A car was driven at a police officer and he's discharged his firearm," Acting Inspector Craig Smith told the ABC.

"We're still trying to find the offender."

Police said the incident unfolded as they tried to intercept the man, who was wanted for an earlier offence.