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Speedster charged

Police have charged the driver of a vehicle which was allegedly speeding in Keilor Park on Thursday 27 November.

Officers caught sight of a Volkswagen Golf travelling along the Western Ring Road about 11pm.

The Volkswagen was allegedly spotted at speeds exceeding 220km/h with no headlights on.

Police attempted to intercept the vehicle however the driver — an 18-year old Tarneit man — allegedly failed to stop and continued driving whilst weaving in and out of traffic.

Air Wing came in to assist and the Volkswagen was followed to Furlong Road in Sunshine where officers successfully used stop sticks.

The man was taken into custody and charged with numerous offences including dangerous driving while being pursued by police, failing to stop on police direction, driving at a dangerous speed, driving in a dangerous manner and resisting arrest.

He will appear at the Sunshine Magistrates Court on Friday 28 November.

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