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A witness appeal has been launched after a police officer was injured when he was struck by a vehicle as the driver tried to flee.

The incident happened as officers tried to stop a black BMW 3 series in the Wrexham area.

One man has been arrested following the incident which happened at around 5pm yesterday (May 5), while another is still "wanted in relation to it".

North Wales Police are appealing for anyone that witnessed or has dash cam footage of the vehicle.

Police say the driver of the vehicle, a black BMW 3 series with the registration KG56 LHY, lost control and collided with the traffic lights near the junction of the A483 and Ruthin Road.

North Wales Police said: "Please contact the police control room on 101 quoting reference X061591 and the officers dealing with the incident will get back in touch with you."