A West Yorkshire Police officer was injured after being struck by a car during an incident in Ovenden, near Halifax, on Thursday, November 7. The officer was attempting to stop a suspicious vehicle when the driver reversed into them before fleeing the scene.
Incident Overview
The incident occurred shortly before 12 pm when officers spotted a black Mercedes A180 travelling on Ovenden Way in the direction of Lee Mount. The vehicle was later stopped on Vegal Crescent, where the officer approached it on foot to conduct further inquiries. As the officer neared the car, the driver reversed, hitting the officer, and then drove off.
The injured officer was taken to the hospital for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
Suspect Vehicle and Arrests
The Mercedes A180 was later abandoned on Moorside Gardens after travelling via Nursery Lane, Keighley Road, and Shay Lane. Police located the vehicle around 12:15 pm.
Following inquiries, two males, aged 16 and 19, were arrested in connection with the incident. Both have been bailed pending further investigations.
Appeal for Information
Detectives are continuing their investigation and are appealing to the public for assistance. They are particularly interested in:
- CCTV or dashcam footage showing the vehicle before, during, or after the incident.
- Information regarding the driver of the Mercedes A180.
Police Statement
Detective Chief Inspector Claire Smith of Calderdale District Police said:
“This was clearly a dangerous incident where an officer, doing their job, ended up injured and taken to hospital. We are determined to identify everyone involved and hold them accountable.
“If you saw this vehicle, witnessed the incident, or have any footage, please come forward and help us with our inquiries.”
Contact Information
Anyone with information is urged to contact West Yorkshire Police at 101, quoting reference 1234/07NOV, or submit information anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
This incident underscores the risks faced by officers as they work to keep the public safe. Authorities are urging witnesses to assist in bringing those responsible to justice.
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