A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly reversing his vehicle into a police motorbike in Wisbech. The incident occurred on Thursday, November 27, along Lynn Road when officers from Norfolk Police attempted to stop a car as part of an ongoing investigation.
According to police reports, the driver failed to comply with officers’ instructions and reversed into a police motorcycle. The rider sustained minor injuries but did not require hospital treatment. The suspect was detained at the scene and taken into custody for questioning.
Norfolk Police confirmed that inquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances of the event. Witnesses or anyone with relevant information have been asked to contact the force quoting incident details from November 27.
“We are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the vehicle prior to the collision or captured it on dashcam footage,” a police spokesperson said.
Author’s summary: Police in Wisbech arrested a man suspected of attempted murder after he reversed into a police motorbike during a traffic stop, injuring an officer slightly.