A driver has been arrested in the Melbourne suburb of Brighton after a police chase across several suburbs.
Police began their chase in South Yarra and chased the driver to North Road in Brighton, roughly 9km north, at 7:30am on Thursday.
Officers say the man behind the wheel was planning on mowing down pedestrians.
New Street remains closed in both directions between North Road and Martin Street as officers investigate the scene.
Motorists have been told to avoid the area until further notice.
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