Man charged after officer injured in Blyth collision

Police investigating an incident in which a police officer was injured in a collision in Blyth, have charged a man.

The incident happened around 10.20pm on Sunday, October 16, on Bridge Street.

A 21-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle taking, assaulting a police constable, no insurance and failing to stop after an accident.

He is due to appear before Bedlington Magistrates Court on November 3.

(Initial information 17/10/16 at 11.04am)

Police officer injured in collision

Police are appealing for witnesses after a police officer in Blyth was injured after being in a collision with a car.

It happened around 10.20pm on Sunday, October 16, the officer was on foot on Bridge Street in Blyth when he was involved in a collision with a black Ford Focus.

The male officer has not suffered any serious injuries but was taken to hospital by paramedics for treatment to a leg injury and later released.

The Ford Focus did not stop following the accident and a short time later a 21-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and is currently detained in custody.

Police are appealing for witnesses.

Anyone who was in the area at the time and saw what happened is asked to contact Northumbria Police on 101 quoting reference number 1146 of 16/10/16.