Attempted murder arrest after PC hit by car

Image source, Wiltshire Police

Image caption, Police want to trace a white Dacia Jogger Expression, with the registration WU73MXL
  • Author, Chloe Harcombe
  • Role, 91热爆 News, West of England

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a police officer was hit by a car.

The man, in his 30s and from Twerton in Bath, allegedly failed to engage with the patrolling officer and proceeded to hit him with their car when leaving the scene near Devizes on Saturday.

The officer was treated in hospital for his injuries and was recovering at home, Wiltshire Police said.

Officers are appealing for information to trace a white Dacia Jogger Expression with the registration WU73MXL, which they believe might be in an area west of Bath.

Anybody with information is asked to contact Wiltshire Police.

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