Footage emerges of man’s dramatic arrest that left two Victoria Police officers injured

Shocking footage has emerged of a dramatic arrest that left two police officers injured.

The brawl took place after police were called to a property on Scarborough Crescent at Harkness, in Melbourne’s west, at 11.30pm on Saturday, February 19.

When police arrived a 46-year-old man allegedly became increasingly aggressive.

In the clip, the man can be heard yelling “youse (sic) are f***ed” in reference to the police.

He was then seen to be pinned to the ground as part of the altercation.

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Two Victoria Police officers were injured after a dramatic arrest in Melbourne’s west. NCA NewsWire / Ian Currie Credit: News Corp Australia

Two officers sustained injuries in the incident.

Capsicum spray was used to subdued the man before he was arrested and taken to hospital with minor injuries.

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A 48-year-old woman also sustained minor injuries while intervening with the arrest and received treatment in hospital.

The man, from Harkness, will be interviewed about the alleged assault on police and resisting arrest.

All parties are believed to be known to each other.