An Essex police officer faces a painful Christmas after being violently dragged along a road by a motorbike while attempting to speak to its rider.
The incident occurred at 1.55pm on Station Road, Takeley, near Bishop’s Stortford. The officer had stopped an off-road motorcycle when the rider suddenly sped off, dragging the officer a short but brutal distance along the road.
The injured officer was rushed to hospital and is now recovering at home. Laura Heggie, chair of the Essex Police Federation, confirmed the officer remains in significant pain and will be off work for an extended period.
“This motorcyclist had time to consider their options and made the call to ride off, dragging the officer along the ground and leaving him in a heap. They knew they were hurting another human being,” said Heggie. “How can you do that to someone? He was just doing his job and now can’t enjoy Christmas with his family. It’s totally unacceptable.”
“I hope the rider comes forward and does the right thing by contacting the police.”
Police are appealing for witnesses and any information as they continue to search for the motorbike rider who left the officer injured and unable to work.
Originally published by UKNIP.
