Chaotic scenes as pair are chased down and pepper sprayed outside Supreme Court In Melbourne CBD
Two people who were thrown out of court and allegedly attacked protective services officers have been arrested after a chase in Melbourne’s busy legal district.
A 36-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, both from South Yarra, were arrested on Thursday after allegedly assaulting officers outside the Supreme Court on William St in Melbourne’s CBD.
It is understood the pair were removed from court for being disruptive before allegedly attacking officers and trying to run away.
A 36-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were arrested after allegedly attacking protective service workers
Police chased the man and woman and a second confrontation ensued during which the pair “lashed out at officers”, a Victoria Police spokesperson said.
Pepper spray was used before the pair were arrested.
βThe PSOs were not injured during the incident,β the Victoria Police spokesperson confirmed.
The man and woman help researchers with their questions.
NCA NewsWire understands the man ran along William St before being chased up the stairs at the entrance to the Supreme Court of Victoria where he was caught.
The man was chased and pepper sprayed by police outside the Supreme Court of Victoria
After being pepper sprayed, the man was seen lying on the ground in front of the Supreme Court with his eyes closed and grimacing.
He was given water and paramedics were seen checking him briefly.
He was taken to the stairs by several police officers and taken away behind a police van.
The man was taken away in a police van. He is currently assisting officers with their investigation