A large police presence remains in Western Heights after an alleged assault of a woman and a crash this morning.

Police were called to Fairview Rd in Western Heights about 9am, a spokeswoman said.

“It is believed a woman was assaulted and the alleged offender fled in a vehicle.

“A short time later, the vehicle has collided with a fence on Park Rd,” she said.

The man abandoned the vehicle and was later arrested.

Police said the woman received moderate injuries and was taken to hospital.

A witness who did not wish to be named said there was a “massive police presence” on Fairview Rd just off Steeles Lane.

He said an area of a house was cordoned off, with “heaps of police and ambulances” present.

He said people were crying and looked in shock.

A police spokeswoman said there would be a police presence while inquiries continue.