Met Police Officer Mown Down in High-Speed Chase Horror
A Met Police officer has been rushed to hospital after a terrifying incident in East London early Sunday morning. It happened just after midnight on Chigwell Road, Woodford, near the station, when the officer was struck by a speeding vehicle while trying to stop a fleeing motorist.
Officer Hit While Trying to Stop Fleeing Driver
The officer was on duty when they deployed a stop stick in an attempt to halt a Mini Cooper being chased for driving on the wrong side of the road. The vehicle slammed into the officer, throwing them a considerable distance. Clothing and uniform pieces were scattered across the scene as police scrambled to secure the area.
Suspect Flees Scene; Car Found in Essex
The Mini Cooper sped off, leaving the injured officer behind. Roads were closed as a major investigation kicked off. Police later found a damaged vehicle in Essex, now under guard, but the driver remains at large. A large police and collision investigation team remains on site.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
A Met Police spokeswoman said: “A Met officer has been taken to hospital after being injured during an incident around 00.10hrs on Sunday, 6 January. The car left the scene and a search is being carried out for the driver. London Ambulance Service attended and the officer has been taken to hospital, where we await an update on his condition.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting CAD 0043/6JAN.
