A police officer suffered a broken leg after being struck by a police car at the conclusion of a police pursuit in Rotorua this morning.
The male officer was stepping out of his vehicle to arrest the driver after road spikes had successfully stopped the vehicle at the intersection of State Highway 29 and McLaren Falls.
A second police car struck the officer before going on to collide with a third police vehicle.
The officer was sent to hospital, with no other injuries in the incident.
The pursuit had begun at about 2.40am when police had attempted to stop a speeding vehicle on Ngongotaha Road.
A 31-year-old man with two outstanding warrants was arrested and charged with driving while disqualified, dangerous driving, failing to stop and possession of a knife in a public place.
He is due to appear in Tauranga District Court today.
"Drivers who choose not to pull over for Police when instructed put themselves, other members of the public and our staff at risk,"Rotorua Area Commander Inspector Anaru Pewhairangi said.
"The message is clear, anyone who is signalled to stop by Police should pull over immediately."
A Serious Crash Unit investigation is underway.
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