Police hunt driver who drove at police officer as helicopter called to help with the search

Police are searching for the driver of a car who refused to stop in Oakham earlier today and later hit a police officer.

The incident happened in the area of High Street in Oakham on Monday afternoon after two police officers on foot patrol approached the car to speak to the driver who was parked illegally.

The car was then driven off towards the officers causing one to mount the bonnet.

A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police said: “At 3.12pm today (Monday 26 January), two officers on foot patrol approached the driver of a car who was illegally parked.

After reportedly refusing to engage with police, the car was driven towards one of the officers, causing him to mount the bonnet of the car.”

The officer suffered minor cuts and grazes as a result of the incident.

The spokesperson added: “ The driver then collided with two stationary vehicles before making off from the scene.

To assist with locating the driver, officers attended the area – assisted by a police dog and a police helicopter.”

The police helicopter was spotted in the area on Monday. Photo: West Yorkshire Combined Authority/NPAS/File Image

The force confirmed that car believed to have been involved in the incident was found abandoned nearby and enquiries are ongoing to find the driver.

It’s also been confirmed that the injured officer did not require medical treatment.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101.