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The Independent
2 days ago
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- The Independent
Police officer hospitalised after being crushed between two cars
A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault, dangerous driving, and failure to stop after a Greater Manchester Police sergeant was injured in an alleged hit-and-run incident in Rusholme. The incident occurred on Frodsham Street at 6pm on Friday, where a car reportedly "reversed into the officer several times" before fleeing the scene. The injured sergeant is currently receiving hospital treatment for his injuries, which are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing. Assistant Chief Constable Steph Parker has condemned the assault, emphasising the risks faced by frontline officers and assuring that an investigation is underway to bring the perpetrator to justice. Police are appealing to the public for any CCTV or dash cam footage of the incident or the moments leading up to and following it, urging them to call 101 and quote log 2828 of 30/05/25.
The Independent
3 days ago
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- The Independent
Police officer's legs crushed after ‘car reversed into him several times'
A man has been arrested after a Greater Manchester Police sergeant was injured when his legs were crushed between two vehicles in an alleged hit and run incident, the force has said. It was reported that a car 'reversed into the officer several times' on Frodsham Street, Rusholme, on Friday at 6pm before leaving the scene. A 41-year-old man is in custody and has been arrested on suspicion of assault, dangerous driving and failure to stop, GMP said. The sergeant, 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. Anyone who has CCTV or dash cam footage of the incident, or the moments before and after, has been asked to call police on 101 quoting log 2828 of 30/05/25.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Man arrested after alleged hit and run on police sergeant in Manchester
A man has been arrested after an police officer was reversed into several times during an alleged hit and run. Greater Manchester Police said the collision happened on Frodsham Street, Rusholme, at 6pm on Friday. A car was reported to have reversed into a sergeant several times, crushing his legs between two vehicles, before leaving the scene. Police said a 41-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault, dangerous driving, and failure to stop. He remains in custody. The sergeant has been taken to hospital for treatment of injuries to his legs. They are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing. Assistant Chief Constable Steph Parker said: "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." Read more: She added an investigation is under way, and thanked "those who have already come forward with information about the incident". She said: "Our priority is the wellbeing of the injured officer, and I wish him a speedy recovery as we look to pursue justice."
Sky News
3 days ago
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- Sky News
Man arrested after alleged hit and run on police sergeant in Manchester
A man has been arrested after an police officer was reversed into several times during an alleged hit and run. Greater Manchester Police said the collision happened on Frodsham Street, Rusholme, at 6pm on Friday. A car was reported to have reversed into a sergeant several times, crushing his legs between two vehicles, before leaving the scene. Police said a 41-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault, dangerous driving, and failure to stop. He remains in custody. The sergeant has been taken to hospital for treatment of injuries to his legs. They are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing. Assistant Chief Constable Steph Parker said: "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." She added an investigation is under way, and thanked "those who have already come forward with information about the incident". She said: "Our priority is the wellbeing of the injured officer, and I wish him a speedy recovery as we look to pursue justice."
BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
Arrest after policeman injured by car in Rusholme Manchester
Greater Manchester Police have arrested a man after a police sergeant was injured in an alleged officer, who has not been named, was hurt when his legs were crushed between two vehicles, the force said.A car "reversed into the officer several times" on Frodsham Street, Rusholme, at approximately 18:00 on Friday. The driver then fled the scene, the force said.A 41-year-old man is in custody and has been arrested on suspicion of assault, dangerous driving and failure to stop, GMP added. Wishing her colleague a "speedy recovery", Assistant Chief Constable Steph Parker condemned any assault on an officer as "wholly unacceptable".These assaults take officers "away from being able to serve and protect the public, which is what they come to work each shift to do", she said in a statement released by Chief Constable Parker added: "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."The GMP sergeant involved in the alleged hit-and-run is being treated in hospital and is not believed to have life-threatening or life-altering injuries. An investigation into the incident is now under people who had already come forward with information, the assistant chief constable asked anyone who had relevant CCTV or dashcam footage to call police on 101.
