Leeds man charged as police officer seriously injured after being hit by car in Harrogate
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The officer was left with serious injuries after he was hit by a vehicle as it tried to flee officers in Bewerley Road, Harrogate, on Tuesday.
He suffered a fractured knee cap and had to undergo surgery. He remains in hospital.
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A 30-year-old man has been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified and use of a motor vehicle without third party insurance.
He is due to appear in Harrogate Magistrates today.
A 35-year-old man and 24-year-old woman who were also arrested have been released on conditional bail.
North Yorkshire Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
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