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HeadlineMan arrested for attempted murder of police officer in North-East London

Short HeadlineMan arrested for attempted murder of police officer

StandfirstThe officer was hit by a car and injured following a vehicle pursuit.

The Metropolitan police have made an arrest on suspicion of attempted murder after an officer was reversed into at around 01:40am Thursday, 9 November.

The Met has said two officers attempted to stop a car which had an illegal licence plate in the early hours of the morning. The individual was followed by officers down the A12 and eventually pulled over close to New Spitalfields Market.

When one police officer approached the car and attempted to detain the driver, the car reversed into him and his leg was injured. His injuries have been classified as non life-threatening or life-changing.

The driver of the car, a 27-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and taken into custody. He was also arrested on suspicion of failing to stop, aggravated vehicle taking, driving while unfit through drink or drugs and possession with intent to supply drugs.

Two other passengers aged 21 and 22 were also arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs. The police say drugs were recovered from the car.

Chief Superintendent Simon Crick, local policing commander for north-east London, said: “Every day officers across the Met go out and put themselves in danger to keep the people of London safe. Nobody should expect to be assaulted at work and we will always take action against those who commit such offences.

“Whilst I’m pleased the officer is going to be okay, it could have been so much worse, and we will do all we can to support him as he recovers from this awful incident.”