Man charged after pursuit in Broadmeadows

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A Broadmeadows man has been charged following a pursuit in Broadmeadows on Wednesday morning.

Police observed a vehicle on Smiley Road about 1.20am on July 20, which was allegedly involved in the ramming of a police vehicle on July 9.

The male driver allegedly sped off and was followed by police on the ground with the assistance of the Air Wing through the Broadmeadows and Dallas areas.

It is alleged the driver returned to Smiley Road, discarded the vehicle then fled the scene in another car.

The second car was intercepted by police on Widford Street, Broadmeadows about 3.25am, where the male driver and female passenger were arrested.

A 35-year-old Broadmeadows man has been charged with aggravated intentional exposure of a police officer to risk by driving, damage to an emergency service vehicle by reckless driving, assaulting a police officer, dangerous driving while being pursued by police and reckless conduct endanger life.

A 31-year-old Altona woman was released pending further inquiries.