Police have arrested five men after a police vehicle was rammed in Carrum Downs overnight, followed by an extended follow through the peninsula.
Officers on patrol first responded to reports of three vehicles performing burn outs in an industrial area on Sahra Grove about 11.40pm.
As police approached the scene, a Holden Commodore accelerated heavily, ramming the police car front on.
It is understood the Commodore, which had no plates, then reversed into a tree before fleeing the scene.
Luckily, the officers inside the vehicle were not injured.
With the assistance of the Air Wing, vehicle was followed as it drove towards Frankston-Dandenong Road, before continuing at speed onto Skye Road, the Frankston Freeway, and towards Mornington-Tyabb Road in Moorooduc.
Stop sticks were successfully deployed on Purves Road in Main Ridge and the quintet were arrested.
Officers searched the Commodore and located and seized a number of tools and balaclavas.
One man, aged 19, is expected to be interviewed in relation to the incident.
The other men, aged 27, 34, 23 and 18, were spoken to and released pending further enquiries.
The Commodore was not stolen.
Anyone with dashcam footage or any information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
