PC Chris Burnham was knocked down on Wednesday in Radford, CoventryA 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a police officer was left with serious injuries after a hit-and-run. Married father Christopher Burnham suffered a fractured skull, a bleed on the brain, and a shattered knee after trying to stop a Mini in Radford, Coventry, at about 2.45pm on Wednesday. PC Burnham, described as 'very well-regarded' by colleagues, faces a 'long road to recovery', Chief Superintendent Mike O'Hara said. The neighbourhood policeman is the second officer from the force to be run over while on duty in just a matter of weeks. Jack Robson, 20, allegedly drove the vehicle into Pc Lisa Holt and Pc Tim Bradbury while they were on duty.

Source: Daily Mail September 27, 2019 20:34 UTC