Police officer thrown metres after being hit by stolen Mercedes
A police officer has been thrown several metres down a Melbourne street after she was hit by an allegedly stolen car.
Three teenagers were arrested, and two others are still on the run.
A police officer has been thrown several metres down a Melbourne street after she was hit by an allegedly stolen car. Supplied
A female officer was hit when a Mercedes SUV drove onto the footpath in Ashwood as police moved in around 2.15am on Saturday.
Despite the impact, she escaped serious injury and was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
The Mercedes allegedly sped away before crashing into a fence near the corner of Jordan Street and Salisbury Road.
Three teenagers, aged 15, 16 and 17, were later found nearby and arrested with help from the police helicopter.
All three are from the Casey area and are expected to be interviewed today.
Police allege the Mercedes had been stolen during a home invasion in Cranbourne East about 30 minutes before the officer was hit.
Investigators are still looking for two other people believed to have been at the scene before fleeing.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers.
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