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Charges pressed following road rage

A man has been charged following an alleged road rage incident where a knife was brandished in Tynong North on Wednesday 28 June.

Initially, police received reports of a Holden Astra allegedly driving erratically and tailing a sedan along the Princes Freeway at about 4pm.

It’s alleged the Astra rammed the sedan, causing the Astra to roll.

The driver of the Astra allegedly got out of his vehicle armed with a knife, however members of the public managed to separate the pair until police arrived.

The driver of the Astra was arrested at the scene.

No one was physically injured during the incident.

A 50-year-old Morwell man has been charged with reckless conduct endangering serious injury, driving in a manner dangerous, careless driving, criminal damage, unlawful assault, assault with a weapon and possession of a controlled weapon.

He was bailed to appear before Dandenong Magistrate’s Court on 3 November.

Anyone with information or footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au

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