Man arrested after e-bike and police car collision

A police car was recovered from Carlton Road after the collision

A man has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences after a collision involving an e-bike and a police car in Nottingham.

The crash happened at about 15:15 BST on Thursday in Marmion Road, St Ann's, Nottinghamshire Police said.

A 26-year-old man, who was riding the bike, was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre with a "suspected broken leg".

The force said the man had been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and having no licence or insurance.

The e-bike involved in the crash is legally classified as a motorbike, the force added, and requires a licence and insurance.

A police spokesperson said the man's injuries were "not believed to be life-altering or life-threatening".

It added one officer was also taken to hospital for a precautionary check-up.

A cordon was put in place while the incident was dealt with and the police car involved was recovered from the scene.

The road has since reopened.