A police vehicle was rammed by a Ford Ranger in Rochdale yesterday
Police had been in pursuit of the vehicle which was acting suspiciously before it rammed the police vehicle on Whitworth Road before driving off.
Officers are now looking for witnesses to trace the vehicle responsible.
Neighbourhood Inspector Meena Yasin at Rochdale said: “We are looking for a white, Ford Ranger that has damage to the rear. We believe that the vehicle was travelling on false plates.
“We are keen to hear from anyone who has seen the vehicle, who may have witnessed the incident last night or anyone who has any CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage focusing on Whitworth Road in Rochdale at the time.
“This vehicle purposefully and forcefully rammed into the police officers vehicle and moved it backwards by approximately 20 metres, causing the airbags in the vehicle to go off. Both officers had to attend hospital to receive treatment for their injuries.
