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Man charged over alleged speeding incident

Police have charged a Melbourne man after he was allegedly seen driving at more than 170km/h near Geelong over the weekend.

Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives charged the 23-year-old Noble Park man with conduct endangering life and other traffic offences on Saturday night.

Police said members of the Air Wing unit first spotted a vehicle allegedly travelling at over 170km/h on the Princes Freeway about 9pm Saturday.

Highway patrol officers attempted to intercept the vehicle but it allegedly refused to stop.

The vehicle was followed by the Air Wing and police arrested the male driver on Trentham Parade in St Albans Park just before 10pm.

The man was bailed to appear at the Geelong Magistrates Court on June 9.

Police have called for anyone with dash cam footage of the alleged incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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