Investigation launched after police car leaves woman with serious injuries at Gunwharf Quays

The 32-year-old was rushed to Queen Alexandria Hospital following the incident outside Gunwharf Quays on Monday afternoon. 

Hampshire Constabulary have confirmed that one of their vehicles was involved and that the case is being passed on to the Independent Office for Police Conduct for investigation. 

A spokesman for the force said: ‘We can confirm that a police vehicle was in collision with a female pedestrian at 3.15pm on Monday 1 April at Gunwharf Quays.

‘The woman, 32, suffered serious leg injuries and was taken to Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham.

‘An investigation into the exact circumstances of the collision is being carried out by Thames Valley Police and, as is routine, the matter has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).’

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