Hunt on after Kent police officer hurt in patrol car ramming

The car was pursued in North Street, Sittingbourne

Police are hunting a driver who rammed a patrol car and injured an officer in Kent, before fleeing the scene.

Officers tried to pull the motorist over at about 00:45 BST in North Street, Sittingbourne, but the driver failed to stop and a pursuit ensued.

The vehicle then hit the police car and the perpetrator began to drive off.

Officers deployed a stinger - which stops cars by puncturing their tyres - but the driver ran away as the car was brought to a halt.

One officer was taken to hospital and a search of the area was made, but the suspect evaded police.