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Police appealing for information after suspected Melbourne road rage incident caught on camera

Footage from a nearby apartment building shows the four e-scooter riders narrowly avoiding a yellow Ford.

Victoria Police are searching for the driver of a yellow Ford filmed in a suspected road rage incident with four electric scooter riders.

Authorities said four people were riding electric scooters along St Kilda Road when they had a verbal exchange with an unknown female pedestrian about 10:40pm on Sunday evening.

The woman was then picked up by a yellow Ford and the unknown driver began chasing after the four scooter riders, police said.

Footage captured from a nearby apartment building shows the car driving at high speed towards the riders, narrowly avoiding a collision and forcing the riders off the road.

The car then returned, running over an abandoned scooter before again swerving towards the riders at high speed.

No-one was injured during the incident.

The four riders initially refused to provide statements to the police.

One of the riders, a 30-year-old male from Melbourne, later came forward to assist authorities with their enquiries.

Police are also investigating traffic offences committed by the persons riding electric scooters in a 60 kilometre per hour zone.

As part of Melbourne's e-scooter trial, riders are not permitted on roads where there is a speed limit above 50kph, even if there is a protected bike lane, and must wear approved helmets at all times.

Any witnesses or anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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