Two charged after police officer hit by car during Birmingham Pride
A man has been charged after a police officer was hit by a car during Birmingham Pride celebrations.
The officer was left with soft tissue damage after being hit on Upper Dean Street, on Birmingham Southside, just after 3.30pm on Saturday afternoon.
Lawrence Connors of Syms Avenue, Bristol, was arrested following the collision.
He was charged with dangerous driving, assaulting an emergency services worker and two counts of obstructing a police officer.
The 23-year-old, who was allegedly driving the car, was remanded to appear in Birmingham Magistrates Court this morning.
A 17-year-old passenger, who cannot be named due to legal reasons, was charged with obstruction, and was bailed to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court yesterday.
An investigation remains ongoing and officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to get in touch.
Detective Constable Laura Halpin said: “The city centre was really busy this weekend, with lots of people making their way to and from Pride. I’m appealing to anyone who filmed the incident, or saw what happened to get in touch."
Anyone with information is urged to call West Midlands Police via www.west-midlands.police.uk or 101.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Please quote log number 1758 of 25/05/2019.
