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| A police community support officer has been seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in east London. | A police community support officer has been seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in east London. |
| The officer was hit by a red Nissan Primera after being called to Plaistow following complaints about drug dealing in the area. | The officer was hit by a red Nissan Primera after being called to Plaistow following complaints about drug dealing in the area. |
| Police and ambulance crews discovered the officer, aged in his 50s, lying in North Street on Tuesday evening. | Police and ambulance crews discovered the officer, aged in his 50s, lying in North Street on Tuesday evening. |
| The Met believes the officer was trying to talk to the Primera driver, aged in his 20s, when he was hit by the car. | The Met believes the officer was trying to talk to the Primera driver, aged in his 20s, when he was hit by the car. |
| The officer suffered injuries to his body and face, which are not thought to be life-threatening, and was later taken to hospital. | The officer suffered injuries to his body and face, which are not thought to be life-threatening, and was later taken to hospital. |
| He is said to be in a serious but stable condition. | He is said to be in a serious but stable condition. |
| The driver of the Primera fled the scene after the accident. An appeal has been made for witnesses. |