Police officer ‘punched in throat by Range Rover driver who fled crash scene’

Both suspects are now in custody after the encounter (Picture: Google Maps)

A policewoman was punched in the throat by a man who sped off from the scene of a car crash in a Range Rover, West Midlands Police said.

Officers had been called to Robert Street, Lower Gornal, just before 5.30am on New Year’s Day after reports of a Ford Ranger crashing into a wall.

A man was spotted walking away from the scene when police arrived – before hitting the officer.

A spokesman said...