A man from Harrow has been charged after a police officer was hit by a car.

The officer, who was trying to stop an Alfa Romeo, was hit by the car in Windermere Avenue, Wembley shortly after 4.10pm on November 6.

She suffered leg and neck injuries.

Ricky Johnson, also known as Ricky Preddie, 32, of Daintry Close in Harrow, has been charged with GBH, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, failing to stop and driving without insurance.

He was arrested yesterday and is due to appear at Willesden Magistrates Court today (November 13).

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