A 29-year-old man from Hartlepool has been charged with attempted murder and dangerous driving after a police officer was hit by a vehicle while carrying out enquiries in the Horden area on the morning of Monday 17 August.
Incident and arrest
Durham Constabulary say they were called to assist colleagues in Cleveland Police following a collision in Horden. The officer was reportedly struck by a car during enquiries and sustained injuries to an arm and a leg. He was taken to University Hospital North Durham for treatment.
Police located and pursued the vehicle; the pursuit ended in the Trimdon Grange area where the 29-year-old suspect was arrested. He was taken into custody and has since been charged in connection with the incident.
“The officer sustained injuries to his arm and leg and was taken to University Hospital North Durham for treatment,”
Court and custody
The man, who is from Hartlepool, was remanded into custody and is due to appear at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates Court on Wednesday. Charges recorded by police include attempted murder and dangerous driving.
What is known so far
- Date of incident: Monday 17 August
- Location: Horden (collision during police enquiries)
- Arrest location: Trimdon Grange (after short pursuit)
- Victim: serving police officer, taken to hospital with arm and leg injuries
- Suspect: 29-year-old man from Hartlepool, charged and remanded
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 17 Aug | Collision in Horden; officer struck while carrying out enquiries |
| 17 Aug | Short pursuit between Horden and Trimdon Grange; suspect arrested |
| Subsequent | Officer treated at University Hospital North Durham; suspect charged and remanded |
Police statements are limited at present; investigations remain ongoing. Anyone with information about the incident who has not yet spoken to officers is asked to contact Durham Constabulary via their online reporting system or by calling the non-emergency number.
This incident is being handled by Durham Constabulary in coordination with Cleveland Police. Further updates will be provided when more details are released by the forces or at court.
