A driver who failed to stop hit a police officer then smashed the car into a fence on a quiet street this morning.
Witnesses told of how up to 11 police vehicles swooped on Garden Lodge Grove, Netherley, this morning just after 11.30am.
Police said a black Volvo C30 came to their attention and an attempt to stop the vehicle was made.
But the driver put his foot down and it was driven towards a police car, hitting an officer and leaving him with minor injuries.
An eyewitness who saw the arrests said around 11 police vehicles were at the scene.
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They said a car had been smashed into a neighbour's fence.
Four men were arrested in nearby Calderwood Park and have been taken for questioning.
An ambulance attended the scene after one officer was said to have sustained minor injuries.
Anyone with information is asked to contact @MerPolCC, 101 quoting ref. 339 of 2/7/20 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.
