Teens with machetes caught after being chased by police helicopter.

Last night, a chaotic scene unfolded in Melbourne's north, resulting in the arrest of two teenage boys. The incident began around 1:30am when the boys, believed to be sitting inside a stolen Toyota Corolla on Royal Crescent in Hillside, spotted a 20-year-old man. According to police, the boys were armed with machetes and proceeded to chase and assault the man, who had just parked his Kia Sorento. They then stole his car and took off into the night.

Shortly after, police received reports of the stolen Kia and Corolla being seen on the Calder Freeway, heading towards the city. In response, the police air wing was deployed and they were able to track the two cars until they successfully used tyre deflation devices to stop the Kia on Keilor Park Drive. Video footage captured the moment the boys abandoned the car at a nearby service station and fled into a nearby cemetery.

With the help of the air wing, police were able to locate the boys and cordoned off the area. Members of the dog squad and officers were directed to their location, leading to the arrest of a 16-year-old boy from Hoppers Crossing. He has been charged with armed robbery, theft of a motor vehicle, possession of a controlled weapon, and other traffic-related offences. He is set to appear before a children's court today.

As for the other boy, a 17-year-old from St Albans, he was released and is expected to be charged at a later date. The stolen Corolla, which was taken from an address in Fawkner, has yet to be found, along with its occupants. The investigation is ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.

This disturbing incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of carjacking and the importance of remaining vigilant. It's alarming to think that these boys, who are still in their teenage years, were allegedly armed with weapons and willing to commit such a violent crime. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured and the swift actions of the police resulted in the apprehension of one of the suspects.

As the investigation continues, the community is left to wonder about the motives of these young offenders and the impact this event will have on their future. It's a sobering reminder of the consequences of criminal behaviour and the importance of addressing underlying issues that may lead to such actions. Let's hope that justice is served and that this serves as a wake-up call for these boys to turn their lives around.

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