A police officer has been rushed to hospital after being ‘deliberately’ hit by a car in a Sainsbury’s car park near Stockport. Officers attended the Cheadle Royal store’s car park at 11:55pm on Saturday night (25 January) while investigating Class C drug use.
Greater Manchester Police says the officer was left needing hospital treatment after being hit by the vehicle. The officer’s injuries are understood to be serious, but not life-threatening.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing a large police presence at the car park in the early hours of Sunday morning. At least six police cars were seen in attendance, alongside paramedics.
A police helicopter was also seen above the area. The incident unfolded while the supermarket was closed.
Officers cordoned off part of the Sainsbury’s car park this morning. A GMP spokesperson said: “A police officer has been left with injuries requiring hospital treatment, after reporting being deliberately hit by a car whilst investigating reports of Class C drug use in a car park on Wilmslow Road, Cheadle at 11:55pm last night, Saturday, 25 January 2025.”