A 19-year-old man has been charged after a police officer was seriously injured in an incident at the Cheadle Royal Retail Park.

Harvey Bell of Bennett Drive, Knutsford, has been charged with assault, dangerous driving and possession of a class B drug.

A vehicle was driven towards the police officer in the car park of the Cheadle Royal retail park on Saturday 25 January around 11.55pm. 

Police are now appealing for any information to help find the vehicle.

Superintendent Rick Arthern said: "This was a truly terrifying incident for a frontline officer to go through, so I am delighted to secure these charges, which show that assaults on our officers are completely unacceptable.

"The officer is at home recovering and as the hardworking dedicated officer she is, she wants to return as soon as possible to protect her community. 

"The vehicle used to run the officer over remains outstanding and we are asking for any information to assist in locating the vehicle.

Anyone who saw a Black Audi around the retail park on Saturday night at 11:55pm is urged to contact the police on 0161 856 9790, quoting the log number 3558 of 25/01/25.