Police have arrested a man who allegedly fired shots at officers in Weir Views, west of Melbourne, on Tuesday afternoon.
Police said the man got out of a car and allegedly shot at police on Leon Drive before he entered a property while allegedly armed.
Police said a man and a toddler, not known to the allegedly armed man, were inside the home.
“Police continued to negotiate with the offender and the man and toddler were able to leave the address,” Victoria Police said.
“The occupants were not physically injured.
“The man fired at police once again, police returned fire and the police dog was deployed to assist with the arrest which took place just after 6pm.”
Officers could be seen surrounding a home that was raided by police. (ABC)
The man sustained a dog-bite injury during the arrest, police said, and was conveyed to hospital under police guard for treatment.
No police were not physically injured.
“Police have cordoned off the area and a crime scene has been established,” police said.
“The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident remains ongoing.
“There is no ongoing threat to the public.”
Vision seen by the ABC showed dozens of police, including heavily-armed tactical response officers and the dog squad, surrounding the home both on the ground and on rooftops before police entered the home.
One officer was seen carrying a small child out of the home before escorting another man to safety.Â
Police could be seen escorting a man in handcuffs before the man was checked by paramedics and taken away in an ambulance.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
