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Sky News
27-05-2025
- General
- Sky News
Man charged with attempted murder of police officer who is in critical condition
A man has been charged with the attempted murder of a police officer who was seriously injured in a road traffic incident while on duty. PC Christopher Miller, 38, is in a critical condition in hospital after suffering life-threatening injuries following the incident on the B416 in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, at about 10.20pm on Thursday. Simranjit Kajla, 28, of Slough, has been charged with attempted murder, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified and using a motor vehicle without insurance, police said. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.
Sky News
25-05-2025
- Sky News
Police officer fighting for life after on-duty traffic incident is named - as four people arrested
A police officer left fighting for his life after being seriously injured in a road traffic incident while on duty has been named. Thames Valley Police said PC Christopher Miller, 38, remained in a critical, life-threatening condition in hospital following the incident on the B416 in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, at about 10.20pm on Thursday. According to the force, PC Miller has spent five years with the roads policing unit and has been in the police for 13 years, and his family are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers. Thames Valley Police said a white BMW did not stop following the incident, and police are asking anyone who may have seen a vehicle with significant damage to the front to get in touch. Officers are also continuing to appeal for witnesses or anyone who may have footage. Two men from Slough, aged 28 and 38, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. A 43-year-old man, also from Slough, has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice. He has been released on bail. On Sunday, a 37-year-old woman from Slough was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice. Thames Valley Police Deputy Chief Constable Ben Snuggs said: "Today, I am asking for the public's help to share this witness appeal. "Police officers face danger every day. In this incident, PC Christopher Miller was simply doing his job, serving the public and keeping our communities safe. "Sadly, Christopher has sustained extremely serious injuries, and we are doing all we can to investigate the exact circumstances. "All officers should expect to return home safely after each tour of duty, and we wish Christopher a swift and full recovery.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police officer in life-threatening condition after traffic incident while on duty is named
A police officer left in a life-threatening condition after being seriously injured in a road traffic incident while on duty has been named. Thames Valley Police said PC Christopher Miller, 38, remained in a critical life-threatening condition in hospital following the incident in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, at about 10.20 pm on Thursday. According to the force, PC Miller has spent five years with the roads policing unit and has been in the police for 13 years, and his family are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers. Two men from Slough, aged 28 and 38, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. A 43-year-old man, also from Slough, has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice. He has been released on bail. On Sunday, a 37-year-old woman from Slough was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice. Thames Valley Police Deputy Chief Constable Ben Snuggs said: "Today, I am asking for the public's help to share this witness appeal. "Police officers face danger every day. In this incident, PC Christopher Miller was simply doing his job, serving the public and keeping our communities safe. "Sadly, Christopher has sustained extremely serious injuries, and we are doing all we can to investigate the exact circumstances. "All officers should expect to return home safely after each tour of duty, and we wish Christopher a swift and full recovery. "We have all been affected by this, right across Thames Valley Police. I want to thank our local communities for all their support and the wider public for the supportive messages we have received." Police want to trace anyone who might have seen a white BMW that has significant damage to the front of the vehicle and are continuing to appeal for witnesses or anyone who may have footage.
Sky News
25-05-2025
- Sky News
Police officer in life-threatening condition after traffic incident while on duty is named
A police officer left in a life-threatening condition after being seriously injured in a road traffic incident while on duty has been named. Thames Valley Police said PC Christopher Miller remained in a critical, life-threatening condition in hospital, following the incident took place in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, at about 10.20 pm on Thursday. According to the force, PC Miller has spent five years with the roads policing unit and has been in the police for 13 years, and his family are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers. Two men from Slough, aged 28 and 38, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. A 43-year-old man, also from Slough, has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice. He has been released on bail. On Sunday, a 37-year-old woman, from Slough, has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice, Police want to trace a white BMW that has significant damage to the front of the vehicle. Thames Valley Police deputy chief constable Ben Snuggs said: "Today, I am asking for the public's help to share this witness appeal. "Police officers face danger every day. In this incident, Pc Christopher Miller was simply doing his job, serving the public and keeping our communities safe. "Sadly, Christopher has sustained extremely serious injuries, and we are doing all we can to investigate the exact circumstances. "All officers should expect to return home safely after each tour of duty, and we wish Christopher a swift and full recovery. "We have all been affected by this, right across Thames Valley Police. I want to thank our local communities for all their support and the wider public for the supportive messages we have received." Please refresh the page for the fullest version.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police officer 'fighting for his life' after incident while on duty in Buckinghamshire
A police officer is in a life-threatening condition in hospital after being seriously injured in a road traffic incident while on duty, Thames Valley Police has said. The incident took place in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, at about 10.20 pm on Thursday. Two men from Slough, aged 28 and 38, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. A 43-year-old man, also from Slough, has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice. Allen Horn, a 56-year-old local postman, said neighbours had heard a car, "but nobody saw anything as far as I know". He added: "I came out in the morning, and the road is closed." Matthew Barber, police and crime commissioner for Thames Valley, 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." Read more from Sky News: David Moore, Conservative councillor for Farnhams and Stoke Poges, 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."
