Horror in Sainsbury's car park as police officer mown down by suspect

A police officer has been rushed to hospital she was 'deliberately' hit by a car on a Sainsbury's car park near Stockport. Officers attended the Cheadle Royal store's car park at 11.55pm on Saturday night (January 25) while investigating Class C drug use.

Greater Manchester Police says the officer was left needing hospital treatment after being hit by the vehicle. The officer's injuries are understood to be serious, but not life-threatening.

Eyewitnesses reported seeing a large police presence at the car park in the early hours of Sunday morning. At least six police cars were seen in attendance, alongside paramedics.

A police helicopter was also seen above the area. The incident unfolded while the supermarket was closed.

Police confirmed a 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the incident.

Chief Inspector John Picton of the GMP Stockport district said, “This incident is truly shocking, and shows how quickly situations our frontline officers attend can escalate. There is absolutely no explanation as to why this incident needed to end the way it did.

"Our officers go to work every day to provide an outstanding service to the communities they serve, and achieve fantastic results in situations that are often challenging.

“Assaults on our officers are completely unacceptable and won’t be tolerated. In this case, the officer suffered serious injuries.

“Our investigation is continuing, and the officer is being supported by all of us at the Stockport district. She is recovering well.”