A young male was released from custody after being apprehended by an AFL coach in Melbourne.

A teenage boy, 16 years of age, was recently granted bail after being apprehended by an AFL coach in Melbourne yesterday. The incident occurred when the boy, accompanied by another teenager, was allegedly fleeing the scene of a car crash. The pair were believed to have been inside a stolen Mercedes that had lost control and flipped onto its side near a school crossing in Hawthorn. The chase ended when the boy was tackled by Carlton coach Michael Voss, who had spotted him jumping out of the car just before 9am.

Shortly after, the police arrived and took the 16-year-old boy into custody. He was found to be in possession of a machete and had requested to make a call to his mother. Voss, who is currently the coach of Carlton and a former triple premiership captain with the Brisbane Lions, had chased after the boys along with James Laskie, the owner of Barton Milk Bar. Laskie described the chase as an intense one, with both men having to jump over fences and bins to catch up with the teen.

Laskie further explained, "One of them managed to escape, but we were able to apprehend the second boy and hold him down." A search of the boy's person revealed a large knife, which was confiscated by the police. Detectives have reason to believe that the stolen Mercedes was taken from an address in Ivanhoe East on August 21. As a result, the 16-year-old Mooroopna boy has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle and possession of a controlled weapon. He will have to appear in a children's court at a later date.

The police are still on the lookout for the second boy, described as having a fair complexion, long blonde hair, and wearing a black cap, black and white scarf, black hoodie, and black pants. Meanwhile, the public is encouraged to follow the latest updates on breaking news, celebrities, and sports through our WhatsApp channel. No need to worry about comments or algorithms, as your privacy is our top priority. Join us now and stay informed!

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