Peel Regional Police have a man in custody after a pickup truck was involved in a multi-vehicle collision with several police cruisers in Brampton on the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 4.

Around 3:30 a.m., police responded to a call about a suspicious vehicle, which was investigated for dangerous operation on Advance Boulevard near Dixie Road and Highway 407.

Const. Danny Marttini said the driver attempted to escape, backing into the initial police cruiser. By the time the truck was stopped about a block away, Marttini said multiple cruisers were struck.

The man is facing seven charges, including three counts of assaulting peace officer with a weapon, flight from peace officer, dangerous operation, assault with intent to resist arrest and possession of a controlled substance.