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Officer run over in Lod; manhunt underway

Officer lightly injured after being run over by motorcyclist who tried to escape during routine stop in Pardes Snir neighborhood; large Central District forces conducting search for suspect

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A police officer was lightly injured Tuesday after being run over during an operational activity in Lod. The incident occurred in the Pardes Snir neighborhood when the officer attempted to stop a motorcyclist for inspection, and the rider tried to flee the scene.

According to the Israel Police spokesperson, during a proactive operation by officers from the Lod station in the Central District, an officer tried to stop a motorcyclist for a routine check. The rider attempted to escape from the officers, and during the escape attempt, he ran over the officer. The officer sustained light injuries and was evacuated for medical treatment.

Following the incident, large police forces from the Central District were called to the scene. Enforcement units are currently operating in the area, conducting searches and a manhunt for the suspect who fled.

The case is under investigation.

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