Police shot a man on a Melbourne bridge in terrifying scenes.
The incident occurred at Princes Bridge in the CBD shortly after 7 p.m.
Video footage taken by a person nearby showed dozens of police officers pinning the man to the ground.
Police shot a man at Princes Bridge in Melbourne’s CBD on Friday, with a large police presence currently in the area.
Officers were seen surrounding the man near an ambulance as emergency services blocked access to the bridge.
Pedestrians were ordered to clear the area as dozens of onlookers watched the dramatic police operation unfold.
Sections of the bridge have been cordoned off with several police vehicles parked on the bridge.
Officers (pictured) pinned a man to the ground on the bridge while emergency crews blocked access to the bridge to motorists and pedestrians.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Victoria Police for comment.
More to come.