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THIS is the dramatic moment cops swoop on a suspect after he allegedly mowed down a cop with his own patrol car.

The traffic officer was attacked while tracing a Range Rover reportedly stolen from a shopper by another man in Sparkbrook, Birmingham.

Police arrested a man for reportedly mowing down a cop with his own patrol car
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Police arrested a man for reportedly mowing down a cop with his own patrol carCredit: PA:Press Association
Cops swooped in on the 29-year-old as they made their arrest
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Cops swooped in on the 29-year-old as they made their arrestCredit: @imjustbrum
A traffic cop was tracing a suspected stolen car when the incident broke out
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A traffic cop was tracing a suspected stolen car when the incident broke outCredit: @imjustbrum
A police officer is seen with blood dripping down his arm after the attack
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A police officer is seen with blood dripping down his arm after the attack
The smashed police car was left in the middle of the road
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The smashed police car was left in the middle of the roadCredit: @SnapperSK

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The cop suffered head and pelvic injuries and is now in hospital undergoing surgery, West Midlands Police said.

A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in relation to the shocking incident.

While a 24-year-old was being held on suspicion of car theft.

SAVAGE ASSAULT

Police released a statement saying that as the officer moved in to arrest the man "he was violently assaulted and punched to the ground - and then run over by the suspect as he jumped behind the wheel of the PC’s police patrol vehicle.

A spokesperson added: "It’s understood the man drove the marked police car for around a mile into Ladypool Road, Sparkbrook, where he abandoned the vehicle and tried to steal another car.

He was violently assaulted and punched to the ground - and then run over by the suspect as he jumped behind the wheel of the PC’s police patrol vehicle.

West Midlands Police

"However, he was cornered by police back-up – including armed police – and Tasered before being arrested."
His alleged attacker has refused to provide any personal details and has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, police said.

Reports say a blue BMW was seen inside a police cordon at the scene of the incident.

'SHOCKING' ATTACK

Assistant Chief Constable Sarah Boycott, said: “This is a shocking attack in which a member of our police family has been seriously hurt while trying to detain a crime suspect.

“I’m heading to the hospital now to get an update on his condition and offer whatever support I can to him and his family.

“Attacks on our officers and staff won’t be tolerated and we will always seek the toughest possible criminal justice outcome for offenders.”

Ann Hamilton, a witness who lives nearby, told "I saw the BMW speeding round Woodstock Road and he stopped in the middle of the road and legged it down the road.

"There were loads of police cars and they were searching for the man.

"This road is getting terrible.”

Another witness said: "I was brushing outside and I heard a helicopter in the sky.

"I saw one or two police cars coming down the road and there was a black BMW which just stopped.

"A guy in an orange tracksuit just ran out of the car and ran down the road. The police car was behind.

"After a few minutes, there were armed police on the scene.

"It’s not everyday that it happens here.”

Home Secretary Priti Patel said she was ";appalled" at the "sickening attack".

She tweeted: "I am appalled by the sickening attack on one of our brave police officers @WMPolice. My thoughts are with the officer & his family. I wish him a good recovery & I am being kept informed of the situation following his attack."

Crowds of onlookers watched on as the street was blocked off
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Crowds of onlookers watched on as the street was blocked offCredit: @imjustbrum
A police officer was run over by a suspected car thief in Ladypool Road, Sparkbrook
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A police officer was run over by a suspected car thief in Ladypool Road, SparkbrookCredit: SnapperSK
Chaos broke out on the street as police rushed to arrest a man who attempted to run down an officer
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Chaos broke out on the street as police rushed to arrest a man who attempted to run down an officerCredit: @imjustbrum
The police officer was rushed to hospital with serious injuries
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The police officer was rushed to hospital with serious injuriesCredit: Snappersk
Police have sealed off Ladypool road in Sparkbrook, Birmingham
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Police have sealed off Ladypool road in Sparkbrook, BirminghamCredit: @SnapperSK
A car was inside a police cordon at the scene but the circumstances of the incident were not clear
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A car was inside a police cordon at the scene but the circumstances of the incident were not clearCredit: SnapperSK
The traffic cop was tracing a suspected stolen Range Rover Sport taken just minutes earlier from a woman on a shopping trip
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The traffic cop was tracing a suspected stolen Range Rover Sport taken just minutes earlier from a woman on a shopping tripCredit: @SnapperSK
It’s understood the man drove the marked police car for around a mile into Ladypool Road
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It’s understood the man drove the marked police car for around a mile into Ladypool RoadCredit: @SnapperSK
The vehicle is being examined by investigators
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The vehicle is being examined by investigatorsCredit: @SnapperSK
The incident happened in Ladypool Road, Sparkbrook on one of Birmingham’s busiest streets
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The incident happened in Ladypool Road, Sparkbrook on one of Birmingham’s busiest streets

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