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OFFICERS INJURED IN HIT & RUN
Police are appealing for any witnesses or information concerning an incident in which a serving police officer was seriously injured.
The incident happened in Thamesmead, late on Friday 18th August. Two police officers approached a parked car in the car park next to the Barge Pole public house in Harrow Manor Way, Thamesmead. As they were approaching the vehicle, it made off, colliding with both officers. It failed to stop at the scene.
One of the officers was taken to a south London hospital and the other was treated for shock at the scene.
The injured officer is a male police sergeant, aged 43, with nine years service, based at Bexleyheath. He remains in hospital where he is being treated for a number of injuries including a dislocated shoulder, dislocated pelvis, broken collar bone and punctured lung.
The incident is being investigated by Bexley CID. DI Kurt Conroy said:
“We believe there were four people in the car, a silver grey Golf GTi. It drove off at speed and I am appealing for anyone who saw the car, either in the car park or speeding away; or anyone who might recognise the description of this car.
“At that time of night, 11.00 pm, there would have been a significant number of people in the area, either leaving the pub next door or getting on or off buses at nearby stops.
“To drive directly at officers in that way is irresponsible to say the least. We can only be grateful that there was no loss of life.
“I am appealing urgently for information about this car and its occupants. All information passed on will be treated in the strictest confidence.”
The number to ring with any information is 020 8284 9233, or to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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