VIDEO: Dash cam footage released to trace driver who reversed into police officer

On March 16, an officer was on duty riding a motorcycle when he became aware of a grey Ford Mondeo on High Street in Goldthorpe at around 10.17am.

The officer followed the car onto Barnsley Road, awaiting a safe opportunity to request the driver to stop due to the vehicle showing as having no insurance.

Operation Support Superintendent Paul McCurry explains more, he said: “As my colleague continued to follow the driver, the Mondeo entered Aldi carpark on Barnsley Road and continued to drive around.

“The officer illuminated his blue lights and requested the driver to stop, the driver failed to do so and continued to drive away.

“Moments later, the driver used his car to reverse towards the officer, who luckily was able to manoeuvre his bike between the safety bollards outside the store, avoiding injury.

“The Mondeo then drove away towards Hollygrove roundabout and fled the scene.

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“Checks into the vehicle have since identified that the vehicle is cloned and could be stolen.

“This type of behaviour is not acceptable, our officers come to work to serve their communities, not to be driven at and injured.

“Those involved in criminality have no respect for the law and no respect for officers.”

The registration displayed on the vehicle is BF58 OLJ. Those with information are asked to call 101 quoting incident number 231 of 16 March 2021.

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