Two arrested following CBD road rage

Police have arrested a man and a woman and located an imitation firearm following an alleged road rage incident in the city on Saturday night.

Investigators have been told the occupants of two cars were involved in a verbal altercation near the intersection of Flinders Lane and King Street about 8.50pm.

Witnesses said one of the occupants of a white Mazda sedan brandished a firearm and pointed it towards the occupants of a black Nissan Pulsar.

Police were notified and stopped the Mazda a short time later near the intersection of King Street and Little Bourke Street.

A 25-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, both from Melbourne, were arrested at the scene.

The car was searched and an imitation firearm located.

The pair are assisting police with their enquires.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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