A Canberra police officer was involved in a hit-and-run on Wednesday morning when the motorcycle rider he had attempted to pull over instead fled the scene.
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The officer suffered minor injuries when he was hit by the motorcycle while standing on the road, a police spokesman said.
Officers were patrolling on Lewis Luxton Avenue, Gordon about 1.20am when the black motorcycle caught their attention.
They intercepted the motorcycle and directed the rider to stop, but the rider fled the scene.
Police have asked anyone who witnessed this incident or recognised this motorcycle to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via act.crimestoppers.com.au.
Please provide reference number 5889434.