08/03/2017

Police Officer Hit By Car In Co Tyrone

A police officer has been hit by a car in Co Tyrone.

The incident happened on the Tartlaghan Road at Bush at around 11.30pm on Tuesday, 07 March.

The PSNI were responding to reports of two vehicles driving dangerously in the area.

The officer was struck on the legs by the silver Lexus which failed to stop for police.

A second vehicle also fled from the scene.

The male officer was not seriously injured.

Police are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident to contact them.

(CD/JP)

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