Overview

• A car reversed into a Greater Manchester Police sergeant multiple times on Frodsham Street at around 6pm on Friday, crushing his legs between two vehicles.
• The injured officer was taken to hospital with leg injuries that are stable and not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing.
• Police arrested a 41-year-old man on suspicion of section 18 assault, dangerous driving and failure to stop; he remains in custody.
• Assistant Chief Constable Steph Parker condemned the assault and highlighted the daily risks frontline officers face.
• Residents reported a major police response in Rusholme, including a helicopter circling overhead after the collision.