TWO police officers sustained minor injuries after a van they pulled over between Hatherleigh and Folly Gate, near Okehampton, allegedly reversed into their vehicle.

Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for any witnesses to the incident, which took place on the A386 at about 11pm on Friday, March 23.

Officers in a marked police vehicle stopped a white Vauxhall Astra van. As the officers stopped, the van reversed at speed into the police vehicle causing injuries to the officers and damaging the vehicle.

Two officers received minor injuries in the incident.

The van then drove away with a broken rear windscreen and it is possible its rear number plate is missing. This vehicle was later seen in the Northlew area.

Police are appealing for any witnesses, especially for the occupants of a blue Peugeot 306 who drove past and may have witnessed or caught the incident on dashcam footage.

If anyone has any information they are asked to call the non-emergency 101 line or email [email protected] quoting log number 953 23/03/18.