Appeal for witnesses after woman attempted to ram off-duty officer

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman attempted to ram a car into an off-duty police officer in Gloucester.

The incident happened on Reservoir Road at around 10.15pm on Saturday 26 October.

An off-duty officer had seen a car driving the wrong way around a roundabout and followed it until it stopped on Reservoir Road. As he pulled up behind it, the car, a black Ford Fusion, attempted to reverse into his own vehicle.

When the officer went to speak to the woman, she claimed he had gone into her. She then attempted to drive away.

The officer was able to get her out of the vehicle and call for back up. During her arrest, she became aggressive to officers.

A 34-year-old woman from Gloucester was arrested on suspicion of driving a motor vehicle while unfit through drugs and assaulting an emergency worker. She was released under investigation while enquiries continue.

A number of bystanders were present at the time of the incident and police are now urging them to come forward. They would also like to hear from anyone who has relevant dashcam footage.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has relevant dashcam footage, is asked to contact Gloucestershire Constabulary using the following form and quoting incident 486 of 26 October: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/us/a-crime-that-has-already-been-reported/