Armed carjacker arrested after terrifying CBD standoff in Melbourne

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A man accused of carjacking and brandishing a gun during a citywide pursuit has been arrested after a dramatic incident inside a CBD hotel, triggering a major police operation. This video includes ACM-produced voiceover powered by AI.

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00:00An armed and wanted man who allegedly carjacked two vehicles in Melbourne early this morning

00:05has been arrested after a dramatic chase through the CBD ended in a hotel standoff.

00:11My mate saw him in the car driving and was driving about at least 100 through the tram lines

00:20and he just wouldn't stop.

00:22And he's done a run out.

00:24It was probably, I didn't see, but probably ran in there.

00:27Police say the suspect fled across the city at high speed

00:31before entering the Lancemore Hotel in Crosley Street

00:35where witnesses claim he pointed a gun at staff and guests inside the lobby.

00:40Tactical officers swarmed the building and surrounded the man

00:44who was stretched from the hotel to an ambulance.

00:49Yes, there was a firearm on the mail.

00:53However, this has been recovered and there's absolutely no issues with safety

00:59regarding any of the members of the public.

01:02The incident is the latest to rock Victoria,

01:05which is facing the worst crime surge in its history,

01:09with over 5,400 individuals arrested 10 times or more so far this year.

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