Police officer arrested after man was hit by car

A 42-year-old man is in hospital in a life-threatening condition

A Greater Manchester police officer has been arrested following a collision that left a man in a life-threatening condition. The incident happened in Yorkshire Street, Rochdale at around 11pm on Friday.

An off-duty officer was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and has been released on bail, police confirmed. A GMP spokesperson said: “An investigation is continuing following a road traffic collision in Rochdale on Friday evening.”

“Around 11pm it is believed three vehicles were traveling together along Yorkshire Street when a collision occurred involving a 42-year-old man attempting to cross the road.” Two of the vehicles believed to be involved are a blue Mercedes C250 and a silver Mini Cooper S Sport.

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“An off-duty police officer currently serving with GMP was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He has been released on bail pending further investigation.”