IPOH: A 34-year-old junior policeman was seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident on Jalan Tanjung Rambutan-Chemor here.
Perak police chief Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said the policeman had fractured his ribs and shoulder during the incident on Sunday (Feb 4), at about 7.30pm.
"The policeman had been on motorcycle patrol.
"Having spotted a suspicious car that was parked by the roadside, the policemen went to inspect it," he said in a statement.
"The car driver suddenly reversed his car, which crashed into the policeman's motorcycle, causing the latter to fall.
"The driver moved forward and reversed his car again, hitting the policeman a second time before speeding away," he added.
Comm Mohd Yusri said the case would be investigated under Section 307 of the Penal Code for attempted murder.
"Those found guilty could be jailed for up to 20 years.
"The police are now looking for the driver of the car involved," he said.
"Those with information can contact senior investigating officer Asst Supt Norazlina Rais Ahmad at 013- 628 2176 or come forward to the nearest police station to assist investigations," he added.
