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Police hunt for driver who tried to ram motorbike officer during pursuit in Oldbury

Police are hunting a driver accused of trying to ram an officer on a motorbike.

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The man police want to speak to. Photo: West Midlands Police

West Midlands Police released a photo of this man, who they said tried to ram an officer during a pursuit in Oldbury earlier this month.

A statement from the force said: "Do you recognise this man? We are trying to trace him after he attempted to ram a police motorcycle during a pursuit.

"The Nissan Qashqai sped off after seeing police on patrol in Oldbury on May 5.

"The car, which was later discovered to be on cloned plates and is suspected stolen, was pursued for a distance by the officer on a motorcycle, before he attempted to reverse ram the officer.

"Fortunately, the officer was not injured, but the car did make off from police.

"We are now looking for your help to identify him. If you recognise him, or have any information, please contact us via live chat on our website or by calling 101.

"Please quote log number 3091 of May 5."

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org

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