A TEENAGER has been arrested after a police officer was seriously injured as he tried to stop the youth illegally riding an e-scooter.
Officers were on patrol in Northfield high street around 1.30pm yesterday (Thursday) when the incident happened.
They spotted the rider acting suspiciously and he tried to make off down an alleyway.
The officers waited to stop him and the rider performed a U-turn and headed back onto the high street.
There he collided with a police constable from West Midlands Police’s Guardian Taskforce which is dedicated to tackling knife crime and serious youth violence.
The officer suffered a fractured knee and remains in hospital today where he is due to undergo surgery.
An 18-year-old from the Longbridge area remains in custody today on suspicion of wounding, dangerous driving and failing to stop for police.
The e-bike has been seized.
Det Supt Dave Sproson, of Birmingham Police, said: “The officer who was injured was simply trying to detain the rider so he could be spoken to, but has instead been seriously injured.
“Thankfully, he’s in good spirits today and is getting lots of support from family and colleagues.
“We’re grateful to the members of the public who stopped to help the officer in the immediate aftermath.”
Officers have already spoken to a number of witnesses and recovered CCTV and body worn video.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information and has not yet spoken to the police is urged to call officers on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
