A MAN has been charged after a police officer was hit by a car and injured at a supermarket in Middlesbrough.

The incident happened Friday, June 2 at around 1.30pm, when a blue Ford Focus collided with the officer in Tesco car park in Coulby Newham whilst carrying out his duties.

The officer received treatment for his injuries at the scene, but was not seriously injured.

A 24-year-old man has been charged with driving whilst disqualified, possession of a controlled drug, attempt to cause grievous bodily harm and other driving offences.

The man will appear at Teesside Magistrates Court today.

Officers would ask any witnesses to the incident to come forward and contact Detective Constable Brian Lightowler on the non-emergency number on 101, Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.