Police officer injured after being hit by suspected stolen car in Blackburn
It happened on New Chapel Street on Tuesday night
A police officer has needed treatment after being hit by a suspected stolen car in Blackburn.
It happened in the Mill Hill area of Blackburn this morning.
Lancashire Police had previously received reports on Tuesday night that a Volkswagen Polo -registration PF73FJX - had been stolen some between 26th March and 2nd April.
As part of our ongoing investigation into the car theft, an officer was carrying out enquiries, and spotted the vehicle.
On approaching the car the officer went to the front of the vehicle to speak to the driver, where the car was then deliberately driven at him, causing him to go onto the bonnet and then onto the ground.
The Volkswagen then collided with a Seat Leon.
The officer has been taken to hospital for his treatment, but his injuries aren't life threatening.
The driver of the stolen Volkswagen is described as being white, between 15 to 17-years-old, slim with ‘blondey brown curly hair, down as far as his eyebrows. His three passengers are described as being white, between 15 to 17-years-old. All four were dressed in black.
No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Lancashire Police on 101, quoting log 484 of 3rd April 2024.