Police officer hurt in Leeds 'hit-and-run' incident Published duration 20 February 2016

image caption Police cordoned off the scene outside the Omnibus pub in Middleton, Leeds

A police officer has been injured after what was said to be a hit-and-run incident outside a pub in south Leeds.

West Yorkshire Police attended the Omnibus pub off Sharp Lane, Middleton, at about 19:00 GMT on Friday.

The force said a male officer was driven at deliberately by a black Vauxhall Astra, which then left the scene driving "erratically".

The officer was taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries and has since been discharged.

image caption A heavy police presence was seen on Sharp Lane during Friday night

The driver of the car has not yet been traced.