Two men were arrested in connection with an incident in which a police officer was struck by a van in Sale.

The police officer was one of those in attendance at a call on Beech Road at around 10.10pm on Sunday.

GMP Trafford said he was struck by a van which was "deliberately driven" at him after which he was taken into hospital for treatment on a broken shin.

Two men were arrested in connection with the incident, a 32-year-old on suspicion of attempted murder and a 30-year-old on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Detective Chief Inspector Nicola Walton, of GMP Trafford, said: "Our officers put themselves out there on the streets every day to keep our communities safe. They do not expect to be targeted in such a way. 

"Thankfully we had a quick response and we have two suspects arrested and in custody. Our investigation is progressing and there is no threat to the public.

"This is a clear example of the bravery of our officers in putting themselves in harm's way every day across Greater Manchester. 

"We wish the injured officer a full recovery and hope for them to be back on the streets and taking the fight to the criminals of Greater Manchester very soon."

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 or the LiveChat on gmp.police.uk.

They can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

This article was written by Jack Tooth. To contact him, email jack.tooth@newsquest.co.uk or follow @JTRTooth on Twitter.