Policeman hit by car in Accrington treated in hospital
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The officer suffered an ankle injury after approaching the driver of a BMW suspected to have been stolen
A police officer is in hospital after the driver of a suspected stolen car reversed into him.
The officer approached the stationary BMW 2 Series at traffic lights on Eastgate in Accrington, Lancashire, at 20:50 GMT on Thursday to speak to the driver.
The car drove off after hitting the officer, who suffered an ankle injury.
A man, 38, was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, burglary and drug driving.
The road was closed as accident investigators carried out inquiries, but it has since been re-opened.
Lancashire Constabulary has appealed for witnesses.
Det Chief Insp Zoe Russo said: "Our thoughts are with our colleague and his family. We wish him a speedy recovery."