Man arrested after police officer injured when ‘car reversed into him’

A man has been arrested after a police officer’s legs were crushed between two vehicles during an alleged hit and run.

The sergeant was injured when a car ‘reversed into him several times’ before driving away from the scene in Rusholme, Greater Manchester, on Friday evening.

A 41-year-old man is in custody following his arrest on suspicion of assault, dangerous driving and failing to stop.

The officer, who has not been named, is being treated in hospital for his injuries, which are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing.

Assistant Chief Constable Steph Parker condemned any assault on an officer as she wished the sergeant ‘a speedy recovery as we look to pursue justice’.

She said: ‘This incident is a reminder of the risks that our frontline officers face daily as they go about their duties to keep communities safe and respond to incidents.

‘Assaults on officers are wholly unacceptable and take them away from being able to serve and protect the public, which is what they come to work each shift to do.

‘An investigation is now under way, and we’d like to thank those who have already come forward with information about the incident, and to those in the area who may have been impacted by the emergency response.

‘Our priority is the wellbeing of the injured officer, and I wish him a speedy recovery as we look to pursue justice.’

The sergeant is being supported by colleagues, a force spokesman added.

Police are appealing for CCTV or dash cam footage of the incident, or the moments before and after.

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