Overview
- Police say they detected a speeding motorcycle on the Princes Freeway near Lara and tracked it by helicopter through North Geelong, Corio and Ocean Grove.
- The motorcycle stopped outside a home in Leopold, where officers arrested a 27-year-old man.
- He faces charges including dangerous conduct endangering life and was bailed to appear at Geelong Magistrates' Court on May 8.
- Police reported a top speed of up to 300 km/h, with audio and brief home CCTV capturing the motorcycle on a local road.
- The Liberal Party proposed a new pursuit offence to make jail more likely, the police union voiced support, and Minister Gabrielle Williams said the plan repeats laws already in place.