A police officer has been seriously injured after being dragged under a car during a tactical stop in Leeds. The incident happened close to the Wykebeck Arms public house in the city.

Footage shows the officer being dragged by the car after the driver attempted to escape, reversing over a green central reservation.

The terrifying footage showed the officer attempting to open the car door to detain the driver who made an effort to escape.

The suspect's car had been followed by police and intercepted in a tactical stop.

Despite being boxed in, the suspect attempted to escape, dragging one officer underneath his car.