Three men have been arrested after two Ballarat police officers were hit by a car while responding to suspicious activity at Brown Hill in the early hours of this morning.
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It’s believed the two police officers, a constable and senior constable, were speaking to the occupants of a vehicle along Bradbury Street before the driver allegedly reversed, striking both members about 2.40am.
The police officers suffered minor injuries.
A 21-year-old Napoleons man has been charged with reckless conduct, assaulting police, possessing a prohibited weapon and traffic offences.
He was remanded in custody.
An 18-year-old Ballarat man has been charged with drug related offences and was bailed.
A 21-year-old Wendouree man was interviewed and released pending summons.
Victoria Police spokeswoman Belinda Batty said the two injured police members were still fit to work.
