Williamstown Police have charged a man following an attempted carjacking in Williamstown on Friday.
Officers responded to reports of a collision involving a silver Nissan Pulsar on Melbourne Road about 3.15pm on 14 February.
It is alleged that the driver dumped the Nissan following the collision and attempted to open doors on multiple other vehicles.
Investigators allege that the driver assaulted the occupant of a parked black SUV before fleeing the scene on foot.
A 26-year-old man, of no fixed address, was arrested by police near the intersection of Cole and Osbourne streets, a short time later.
The man was charged with attempted carjacking, theft of a motor vehicle, reckless conduct endanger serious injury and driving offences.
He was remanded to appear before Melbourne Magistrates' Court later today.
