In Bexleyheath, south-east London, a police officer was seriously injured by a car while chasing a suspect involved in a domestic assault case. The officer responded to safety concerns for a woman on Mayplace Road West around noon. Importantly, the vehicle which struck the officer was not connected to the assault incident, and its driver immediately stopped to assist law enforcement. The officer was hospitalized with serious injuries, while a man was arrested nearby on charges of domestic common assault. Road closures are currently in effect as the investigation progresses.
A police officer in Bexleyheath was seriously injured by a car during a pursuit of a man suspected of domestic assault. The driver was uninvolved.
The incident occurred as the officer intervened on concerns for a woman's safety. Despite the severity of the officer's injuries, the driver has cooperated with authorities.
The Met Police confirmed that the officer was taken to the hospital for serious injuries following the incident. A man was arrested nearby.
Road closures remain in effect in the area as investigations continue following the incident involving a police officer and a suspected domestic assault.
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