Newington officer intentionally struck by driver, say police

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Newington, Conn./WTIC Radio - Newington police say one of their officers was injured when they were struck by a vehicle Wednesday evening.

It was around 9:30 p.m. when police say they spotted a vehicle that had been failing to stop for officers over the last few days.

Police say the suspect vehicle was observed entering the drive-thru at a Chick-fil-A restaurant on the Berlin Turnpike.

Officers say the driver intentionally drove toward a police officer, hitting that officer before fleeing the scene.

The officer was treated for minor injuries.

The suspect is still being sought, and the incident remains under investigation.

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