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A police officer was taken to hospital after a truck reversed into their patrol car following an attempt to get the driver to pull over.

Metropolitan police officers had stopped the Ford Transit as it was seen driving erratically through Stockwell, south London.

After being pulled over, the driver of the vehicle reversed at speed into the police car in an attempt to get away.

One officer was taken to hospital for treatment for head and hand injuries, but has now been discharged. Another officer was seen by paramedics at the scene.

Police have searched the area since the incident, but the truck has not been located. An investigation is under way to track it down and identify those involved.