Police officer left with serious injuries after being hit by car in North Yorkshire

By Jonathan Pritchard
Published 17th Mar 2021, 09:28 BST
Updated 17th Mar 2021, 12:00 BST
A police officer was injured when approaching a suspicious vehicle in HarrogateA police officer was injured when approaching a suspicious vehicle in Harrogate
A police officer was injured when approaching a suspicious vehicle in Harrogate
A police officer was left with serious injuries after being hit by a car in Harrogate.

Three people aged 24, 30 and 35, all from Leeds, have been arrested and remain in custody.

North Yorkshire Police said the officer was injured when approaching a suspicious vehicle in Bewerley Road, Harrogate, at 3.20pm on March 16.

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A statement said: "The vehicle, a green Vauxhall Insignia, collided with the police officer, resulting in him falling over. The officer has been taken to hospital with a serious leg injury.

"The vehicle made off but was found a short time later.

"Anyone with any information is asked to contact the police. Dial 101, press 1 and ask to speak to the Force Control Room. Please quote reference number 12210078916 when passing on any information."