Partner of man, 38, in critical condition after police car crashed into him speaks for first time

The partner of an innocent man who has been left seriously injured after being hit by a police vehicle has spoken for the first time. The 38-year-old dad, whose family have asked that he only be identified as Patryk, was struck by a police vehicle and suffered a catalogue of injuries.

Patryk was walking home from a Christmas party when the incident happened in Rochdale. A fully-liveried Greater Manchester Police car had 'requested' a vehicle to stop on Milnrow Road in Rochdale at around 3.25am on Sunday November 19, the force said in a statement. The driver did not stop and a 'short pursuit' followed which continued onto Rochdale Road in the Firgrove area of the town, where the collision happened between the police car and Patryk.

The driver of the car being pursued did not stop at the scene. But GMP confirmed today they had made an arrest in connection with the incident.

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Patryk has a four-year-old daugter, his family say. He was given medical assistance at the scene by police officers before being taken to Salford Royal Hospital where his condition remains critical.

An appeal has been launched to raise money for Patryk and his family. You can donate here.

Speaking to the M.E.N., his partner, Sylwia, who is 30 on Saturday, said: "He is still not in a good condition. We tried to wake him up today and we had some response. He opened his eyes he moved his arm and leg on one side. He has left shoulder blade fracture, right rib fracture, a spinal fracture, kidney injuries, elbow, left shin, and right thigh bone, and right ankle open fractures.