A police officer is fighting for his life in hospital after he was injured in an allegedly deliberate road crash while on duty.
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the incident in a village in Buckinghamshire on Thursday evening.
Thames Valley Police said the seriously injured officer was still in a life-threatening condition two days after the collision.
The men arrested, aged 28 and 38 and both from Slough, were also arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
A third man, 43, also from Slough, was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice.
Allen Horn, a 56-year-old postman who lives in the area, said: ‘The neighbours heard a car in a cul-de-sac race around and come back, but nobody saw anything as far as I know.
‘I came out in the morning and the road is closed.’
Jennifer Tulloch, 79, who also lives nearby, said: ‘I only saw blue flashing lights that evening.
‘It’s horrible, I think he’s seriously injured. He’s not local, I don’t think. I think he was on duty. We would have heard by now if he was local.’
The crash happened at about 10.20pm on the B416 between Decies Way and Rogers Lane in Stoke Poges, a semi-rural area around three miles north of the much larger town of Slough.
It led to the road being closed for some time, with bus services disrupted yesterday.
Matthew Barber, police and crime commissioner, said: ‘My thoughts are with the officer, his family and his colleagues who will also be deeply affected.
‘It is another stark reminder of the dangers that our police and emergency service colleagues face on a daily basis.’
Police said they were supporting the officer’s family.
David Moore, a local Conservative councillor, said: ‘I am deeply shocked and saddened to learn that one of our brave police officers is fighting for his life following this horrific incident.
‘My thoughts and prayers are with him and his loved ones at this incredibly difficult time, and I wish him a full and swift recovery.
‘This has shaken Stoke Poges and our wider community across south Bucks. Residents and councillors alike are appalled by this incident.
‘I urge anyone with information to come forward and support Thames Valley Police’s investigation so that justice can be served.’
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