Shots fired, two arrested as police car allegedly rammed in Melbourne

Police have opened fire after a police van was allegedly rammed in Melbourne last night.

Two men, an 18-year-old from Seaford and a 38-year-old from South Melbourne, have been arrested in relation to the incident.

Victoria Police spotted the men driving a Jeep with allegedly stolen plates just after 8pm.

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They followed the Jeep until it pulled up near a motel in Dandenong, in Melbourne's southeast.

When officers pulled a police van alongside the Jeep, it allegedly rammed the van.

It also allegedly drove towards two officers at speed when they exited the police van.

The officers fired two shots at the Jeep, which struck the vehicle's frame.

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"There is also a Ford Ranger that we've seen at the scene with bullet holes in the window," Melbourne correspondent Christine Ahern told Today this morning.

"Police are unable to confirm at this stage how the Ford Ranger is linked to the incident."

The two men who were allegedly inside the Jeep when the shots were fired were uninjured.

They have been taken into custody to be interviewed by investigators.

One police officer sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital, where they are recovering.

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A crime scene has been established and Victoria Police are asking for anyone who witnessed the incident, has footage or information to contact Crime Stoppers.

Professional Standards Command will have oversight of the investigation, which is ongoing.

This is standard practice when a police firearm is discharged.

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