Truck crashes into police car in Lambeth, leaving officer needing hospital treatment

A dump truck plowed into a police car in Lambeth on Friday, leaving one officer needing hospital treatment.

Police officers in a marked police car on Landor Road, Stockwell flagged down a yellow and black Ford Transit tipper truck at around 10.50am on Bank Holiday.

Instead of stopping, the truck sped back into the hood of a police car, causing extensive damage.

One of the officers was taken to hospital with head and hand injuries but has since been released.

The second officer was assessed at the scene by paramedics.

It was a routine traffic stop due to the way the truck was being driven and the damage to the vehicle.

The truck could not be located during a search of the area after the collision.

The police launched an appeal to track down the dump truck and identify those involved.

The truck is yellow and black with a damaged side mirror.

The registration is believed to be FA04 UZW, although the F is missing from the rear number plate.

Anyone who sees him is asked to call 999. Anyone with further information about those currently controlling him, or his recent whereabouts, should call 101 quoting reference 2376/15APR.

Information can also be given to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.