Police officer ‘dragged’ by van after it failed to stop

Two men were arrested following the incident

17:40, 22 May 2025

A police officer was dragged a short distance by a vehicle after attempting to stop it from driving in a bus lane on one of Bristol's busiest roads.

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On Wednesday, April 23, at around 8am, a vehicle was driving in a bus lane on the A4 Bath Road, near Totterdown Bridge.

An officer, who was on a foot patrol at the time, attempted to stop the vehicle.

At this time, he was involved in a collision with a white Ford transit.

The officer was dragged a short distance by the vehicle.

The van left the scene without stopping.

Avon and Somerset Police[1] said the officer did not suffer any serious injuries from the incident.

Two men, aged 18 and 23, were arrested[2] on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm and failure to stop.

The police force is asking for anyone who saw the incident or have any relevant footage to contact the force.

Avon and Somerset Police said: "If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5225113419, or complete our online appeals form[3]."

References

1. ^ Avon and Somerset Police (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
2. ^ arrested (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
3. ^ online appeals form (www.avonandsomerset.police.uk)