Cop Hit by Car in Dartmouth Park – Driver Flees Scene
Police were called at 3.57pm on Thursday, 15 April, after a vehicle collided with a police officer at Dartmouth Park Hill.
Officer Injured, Suspect Still at Large
The officer was standing outside a stationary police car when the vehicle struck him, injuring his lower body. The police car was also damaged. The driver sped off without stopping.
London Ambulance Service rushed the injured officer to hospital. No update yet on his condition.
Police Hunt Hit-and-Run Driver
A crime scene remains in place while cops launch a manhunt for the culprit and their vehicle.
Witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage are urged to contact police on 101 or tweet @MetCC, quoting 4030/15APR.
To stay anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit Crimestoppers_uk.org.
