Police officer seriously injured in hit-and-run after pulling driver over

24 February 2024 , 15:32

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The scene of the incident in Walsall (Image: BPM Media)

A police officer has suffered serious leg injuries after a hit-and-run in the West Midlands this morning.

The officer was trying to speak to the driver of a car in Reservoir Place, Walsall, at around 10.30am today, February 24, when the incident took place. West Midlands Police said the officer, who is based in Walsall, was hit by the car and pushed against a vehicle belonging to the force, before the car sped off.

A second officer was also hurt in the incident but their injuries weren't serious, said police. The car has since been found and "immediate enquiries" are taking place to trace the suspect, a force spokesperson for the force said.

An officer was injured in a 'hit and run' (BPM Media)

Chief Superintendent Phil Dolby, from Walsall Local Policing Area (LPA), branded the incident "completely unacceptable". A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "A police officer has suffered serious leg injuries after a hit-and-run in Walsall this morning. The Walsall-based officer attempted to speak to the driver of a vehicle in Reservoir Place at around 10.30am.

"The officer was then hit by the car and pushed against a police vehicle. The car then made off. It has since been found abandoned and immediate enquiries to identify and trace the driver continue. The officer has been taken to hospital with serious leg injuries. Another officer also received treatment but fortunately wasn't seriously injured."

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Chief Superintendent Dolby, reported BirminghamLive, said: "An officer has been injured while going about their duties and this is completely unacceptable. We're waiting for further updates on the extent of his injuries and our thoughts are with them and their family. We'll be offering them all the support we can, alongside colleagues who were there at the time."

A statement from West Midlands Police also appealed to the public for anyone with information to get in touch. It said: "Anyone with information is asked to contact police via Live Chat on its website, or by calling 101, and quote log 1403 of 24/2/24."

Jamie Brassington