A police officer been injured after being hit by a fleeing stolen car in west Auckland today.
Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller
Waitematā West area commander inspector Stefan Sagar said police spotted a stolen vehicle in Henderson.
The car failed to stop for the police and a chase began, ending up in a no-exit street.
The police vehicle was rammed at low speed while trying to block the vehicle.
The officer was hit shortly after and received a minor leg injury.
The stolen car was later found dumped.
Both occupants of the vehicle - aged 14 and 27 - have been taken into custody.
