Man arrested on suspicion of attempting to murder a police officer in Aylesbury

Two people have been arrested by Thames Valley Police in connection with the attempted murder of a police officer in Aylesbury.

At 3.18pm on Tuesday 13th February 2018 police were called to the Market Square in Aylesbury following reports that a red Vauxhall Astra had collided with a police officer.

The police officer, who was on-duty at the time of the incident, was taken to hospital with head injuries and has since been discharged from hospital.

Following the collision the vehicle involved failed to stop and was later located in Osier Way, Aylesbury however there was no driver or passengers in the car.

In the early hours of Thursday 15th February 2018 police arrested a 20 year old man on suspicion of attempted murder.

Also in the early hours of Thursday 15th February 2018, a 27 year old woman was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Police are continuing to appeal to anyone who may have information about the incident or anyone with mobile phone or dashcam footage of the incident to please contact police immediately by calling police on 101 and quoting reference number 747 (13/2).

UPDATED 16th February 2018 : A man had been charged in connection with this incident, further information can be found by clicking here.