Melbourne Officer Hit By Stolen SUV; Three Arrested
- A Melbourne police officer was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by a stolen Mercedes-Benz SUV on September 19, 2026, according to reports from Nine.com.au, News24.com.au, and...
- According to a police statement cited by News24.com.au and Mirage News, the Mercedes-Benz SUV drove out of Gubbah Court and struck the officer before fleeing the scene.
- While three individuals are in custody, Victoria Police confirmed that inquiries remain active.
A Melbourne police officer was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by a stolen Mercedes-Benz SUV on September 19, 2026, according to reports from Nine.com.au, News24.com.au, and Mirage News. Police tracking the vehicle located it on Gubbah Court in suburban Ashwood at approximately 2:15 a.m., when the driver accelerated out of the cul-de-sac and hit the officer, throwing them meters away.
Tracking and Arrests in Ashwood
According to a police statement cited by News24.com.au and Mirage News, the Mercedes-Benz SUV drove out of Gubbah Court and struck the officer before fleeing the scene. Officers located the abandoned vehicle nearby shortly afterward. With the assistance of the Police Air Wing, authorities tracked down three offenders in the immediate area and placed them under arrest. The three suspects remained in police custody on Saturday morning, September 19, 2026, and faced scheduled interviews with detectives later that day, as reported by News24.com.au. Investigators confirmed that the Mercedes-Benz had been stolen during a home invasion earlier that same morning.
Ongoing Investigation and Public Appeal
While three individuals are in custody, Victoria Police confirmed that inquiries remain active. Detectives are actively searching for two additional people in connection with the incident, according to News24.com.au and Mirage News. Authorities have urged anyone holding relevant information regarding the stolen vehicle, the home invasion, or the sequence of events on Gubbah Court to assist the investigation. Police ask that community members contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au.
