A 32 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after police officer was hit by a car in Sale
The Officer was attending a domestic incident on Beech Road, in Sale when a man deliberately drove over the attending police officer before making off.
The police officer was in and out of consciousness and after being checked at hospital and sustained a broken ankle.
A second man has been arrested on suspicion of helping an offender
Detective Chief Inspector Nicola Walton, of our Trafford Criminal Investigation Department, said: “Our officers put themselves out there on the streets every day to keep our communities safe. They do not expect to be targeted in such a way.
“Thankfully we had a quick response and have two suspects arrested and in custody. Our investigation is progressing well and there is no wider threat to members of the public.
“Our officers were extremely proactive and arrests were made swiftly. This is a clear example of the bravery of our officers in putting themselves in harm’s way every day across Greater Manchester.
“We wish the injured officer a full recovery and hope for them to be back on the streets and taking the fight to the criminals of Greater Manchester very soon.”
