A teenager is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a police car on Boxing Day.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said they were responding to reports of a ‘domestic disturbance’ when the collision happened on Garners Lane, Stockport, at around 9.30pm on Saturday.
The boy, aged 15, suffered a serious head injury and officers gave him first aid at the scene until an ambulance arrived. He was then taken to hospital and remains there in a critical condition.
Pictures show damage to the front of a police car and three other emergency vehicles at the scene, which was taped off to the public.
A GMP spokesperson explained: ‘At around 9.30pm on Saturday 26 December 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 stopped and administered trauma care to a 15-year-old boy until the ambulance arrived. The boy has since been taken to hospital with a serious head injury where he remains in a critical condition.
‘An investigation is underway.
‘This incident has been referred to GMP’s Professional Standards Branch, and the Independent Office for Police Conduct in line with normal procedure.’
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 2808 of 26/12/2020.
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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source https://metro.co.uk/2020/12/27/stockport-boy-15-fighting-for-his-life-after-being-hit-by-police-car-13812085/