A West Midlands Police officer was seriously injured while attempting to stop a teenage rider illegally operating an e-scooter on Northfield High Street, Birmingham. The incident occurred on February 19 when the e-scooter rider, aged 18 and from Longbridge, tried to evade officers by performing a u-turn, which resulted in a collision with the officer.
The officer, a member of the Guardian Taskforce dedicated to tackling serious youth violence and knife crime, suffered a fractured knee in the collision. He has since undergone surgery and is now on the path to recovery. The Project Guardian Team provided an update, confirming that while a long healing process lies ahead, the officer remains in good spirits.
Following the incident, the 18-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of wounding, dangerous driving, and failing to stop for police. The e-scooter involved was seized as part of the ongoing investigation.
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Police have urged anyone who witnessed the event and has not yet come forward to contact authorities, referencing incident number 2540 from February 19.