[ad_1]
A 15-year-old boy is in the hospital in critical condition after he was hit by a police car in response to an incident.
In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said officers were responding to reports of a ‘domestic disturbance’ when the tragic incident occurred.
The collision occurred around 9.30pm last night on Garners Lane in Stockport.
Police stopped at the scene and administered first aid until an ambulance arrived.
The boy was taken to hospital with a “serious head injury”, where he remains in critical condition.
An investigation is ongoing and the incident has been referred to both GMP’s internal watchdog and the Independent Office of Police Conduct.
Footage from the scene shows what appears to be a damaged police car on the sidewalk near a tree.
A police officer was seen examining clothing on the road.
(Image: ASP)
Garners Lane was closed from Adswood Road to Eccleston Road.
A GMP spokesperson said: “At around 9:30 pm on Saturday, December 26, 2020, officers were responding to a domestic disturbance incident when they were involved in a collision with a pedestrian on Garners Lane in Stockport.
“Police detained and administered trauma care to a 15-year-old boy until the ambulance arrived. Since then, the boy has been taken to hospital with a serious head injury, where he remains in critical condition.
(Image: ASP)
“An investigation is in progress.
“This incident has been referred to the GMP Professional Standards Branch and the Independent Office of Police Conduct in accordance with normal procedure.
(Image: ASP)
Get the latest updates from all over Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletter
You can register very easily by following the instructions here
“Anyone with information should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 2808 of 12/26/2020.
“Alternatively, reports can be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
[ad_2]
