Two people who were ejected from court and allegedly proceeded to assault protective service officers have been arrested following 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 after they allegedly assaulted officers outside the Supreme Court on William St in Melbourne’s CBD about 12.45pm on Thursday.
It is understood the pair had been thrown out of court for disturbing life before they allegedly assaulted officers and attempted to flee.
A 36-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were arrested after allegedly attacking protection service agents
Police proceeded to chase the man and woman and there was a second confrontation in which the pair “attacked officers”, a Victoria Police spokesperson said.
Pepper spray was used before the couple was arrested.
“Victoria Police officers were not injured during the incident,” a Victoria Police spokesperson confirmed.
The man and woman are helping investigators with their investigations.
NCA NewsWire understands the man was running down 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 sitting on the ground in front of the Supreme Court with his eyes closed and grimacing.
They gave him water and paramedics could be seen checking him briefly.
Several police officers made him go downstairs and took him away in the back of a police van.
The man was transported in a police van. He is currently assisting officers with their investigation.
