Harrogate police officer struck by car
It happened in Bewerley Road on Tuesday
North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a police officer was injured when approaching a suspicious vehicle in Harrogate
The incident happened at 3.20pm on Tuesday (16 March 2021), when officers approached a suspicious vehicle containing three occupants in Bewerley Road, Harrogate.
The vehicle, a green Vauxhall Insignia, collided with the police officer, resulting in him falling over. The officer has been taken to hospital with a serious leg injury.
The vehicle made off but was found a short time later.
Three people aged 24, 30 and 35, all from Leeds, have been arrested in connection with the incident. They all remain in custody at this time.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the police. Dial 101, press 1 and ask to speak to the Force Control Room. Please quote reference number 12210078916 when passing on any information.
The incident happened at 3.20pm today (Tuesday 16 March 2021), when officers approached a suspicious vehicle containing three occupants in Bewerley Road, Harrogate.
The vehicle, a green Vauxhall Insignia, collided with the police officer, resulting in him falling over. The officer has been taken to hospital with a serious leg injury.
The vehicle made off but was found a short time later.
Three people, all from Leeds, have been arrested in connection with the incident. They all remain in custody at this time.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said:
"Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information is asked to contact the police. Dial 101, press 1 and ask to speak to the Force Control Room. Please quote reference number 12210078916 when passing on any information."