Cop Injured in High-Speed Chase as Driver Rams Police Car
Drama unfolded in Gants Hill at 1:40am on Thursday, 9 November, when officers tried to stop a car cruising on cloned plates. The vehicle refused to halt and sped off along the A12, sparking a tense police chase.
Driver Rams Officer, Leaves Cop Hospitalised
The chase ended near New Spitalfields Market. As an officer approached to detain the 27-year-old driver, the suspect reversed violently into him. The injured cop was rushed to hospital with leg injuries. Thankfully, his wounds are not life-threatening or life-changing.
Driver Slapped with Multiple Charges
The driver was swiftly arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, failing to stop, aggravated vehicle taking, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and possession with intent to supply drugs. Two male passengers, aged 21 and 22, were also busted for possession with intent to supply.
Officers recovered drugs from the car and a police sniffer dog picked up more following the pursuit.
Police Chief Condemns Attack, Praises Officers
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 1 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.”
Other On-Duty Officers Injured in London
- Two officers were treated after being hurt by a woman detained under the Mental Health Act in Hammersmith.
- Two more cops were hospitalised following an assault by a man in Marylebone wanted for robbery. He has been arrested for assaulting an emergency worker, robbery, and drug possession with intent to supply.
