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| Arrest over police murder attempt | |
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| A man has been arrested on suspicion of the attempted murder of a police officer who was hit by a van after trying to question the driver. | |
| North Wales Police said the officer tried to question a driver on suspicion of failing to stop. | |
| The officer was hit as the driver allegedly tried to move away at about 0730 GMT in Hawarden, Flintshire. | |
| The suspect was arrested moments later. The officer was checked by paramedics and received minor injuries. | |
| A force spokeswoman said: "Shortly after 7.30am today the officer was attempting to speak to the driver of a van which had initially failed to stop on The Highway in Hawarden. | |
| "As the officer challenged the driver, the driver made off from the scene in the van and collided with the officer. | "As the officer challenged the driver, the driver made off from the scene in the van and collided with the officer. |
| "Moments later the driver of the van was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and has been taken to custody where he is awaiting questioning." | |
| Police said the road remained closed and they are appealing for witnesses. | Police said the road remained closed and they are appealing for witnesses. |