A New Westminster police officer is in hospital after he was injured while making an arrest in Surrey on Thursday.
The officer, whose name will not be disclosed at this time, was on loan to the Integrated Municipal Provincial Auto Crime Team (IMPACT) as an investigator.
According to New Westminster police, sometime on Thursday, the officer was in pursuit of a suspected car thief when his car collided with another vehicle. The officer managed to survive the crash unscathed but when he went to arrest the suspect he injured his leg.
“The New West member ended up injuring his leg while trying to arrest the suspect,” Sgt. Diana McDaniel told The Record. “I don’t know the exact nature of his injuries but he is in hospital – he’s at a local area hospital – and he’s going to be for the next few days.”
McDaniel said he is in stable condition at this time and is expected to make a full recovery.
“He’s going to be OK, it’s just he’s going to be in the hospital for the next few days still, before he’s released,” she added.
A 24-year-old man has been arrested and charges are pending.
The incident is unrelated to a break-and-enter and shooting that took place on King George Boulevard in Surrey on Thursday.
