London riots: second man held on suspicion of attempted police murder

Scotland yard film shows officers knocked down by high-speed car in Waltham Forest, north London A second man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two police officers were hit by a car while chasing looters during the recent riots in England. The 28-year-old was taken to a London police station where he is being kept in custody. Scotland Yard released CCTV footage of the incident, which showed the officers being hit by a green Citroën, which was driven at them at speed in Waltham Forest, north-east London, as they dealt with reports of a group looting a clothing store at about 1am on 8 August. A Scotland Yard spokesman said the car was driven at the policemen, both of whom are both based at Paddington Green police station, in Royston Avenue as they attended the incident at the Aristocrats shop in Chingford Mount Road. The footage shows the car appearing at high speed and knocking two officers to the ground. One suffered knee and leg injuries, and the other received shoulder injuries. They were both taken to hospital and are now recovering at home. The spokesman said one officer was hit so hard that some of his body armour came off and could be seen lying in the middle of the road after the collision. A 31-year-old man has already been arrested and bailed in connection with the incident. UK riots London Police guardian.co.uk

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