A POLICEMAN'S foot was broken when suspected armed robbers he was trying to arrest drove at him in their car.
The injured cop was one of a team of firearms officers from Greater Manchester Police who were conducting an armed 'strike' on the gang as they sat in a Saab just outside Nantwich, in Cheshire.
When the police swooped, the car mounted a pavement and drove at one of the officers, hitting his foot.
Other members of the police team gave chase as the gang ditched the car and fled on foot.
Five men were seized by officers behind Nantwich Town football club at 10.30am today.
They were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit armed robbery.
The alleged driver of the car was also arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
The injured officer was still in hospital this afternoon, being treated for a broken foot.
It is understood the strike was intelligence-led.
A GMP spokesman was unable to confirm the injured officer's age or rank.
Witnesses can call GMP on 0161 872 5050 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
All five arrested men were being questioned in custody today.
Tweet
Ian Ashton (21/10/2008 at 23:54)
A car is a deadly weapon and the police have the right to defend themselves.
There should automatically be an attempted murder charge filed against the assailants.
I they want to rob people of their money they should become bankers and get our money that way.