Eight arrested across the west

By Ewen McRae

Police have arrested eight western suburbs men following two alleged aggravated burglaries in Keysborough and Clayton South.

Brimbank officers executed warrants in Deer Park, Yarraville and Cairnlea as part of a three night operation, seizing two cars and a large amount of cash.

Four men from Cairnlea, aged 20 to 22, were arrested, as well as a 19-year-old and 25-year-old from Yarraville, and an 18-year-old and a 20-year-old from Deer Park.

Charges  included aggravated home invasion, theft, false imprisonment, weapon offences and conspiracy to commit burglary.

All eight men will appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court today.