A boy racer's facing multiple charges after performing dangerous burnouts in Lower Hutt

A video captured the yellow car, almost hitting bystanders, as it span around the intersection of Bunny Street and Queens Drive around midnight.

Police say they were alerted to the vehicle, around half an hour later, at the Melling Railway Station carpark.

They say the driver was arrested, after he attempted to flee the area.

Two other people were taken into custody for obstruction.

The 24-year-old is facing three charges, and his vehicle was impounded.