Police officer in life-threatening condition after traffic incident while on duty is named

A police officer left in a life-threatening condition after being seriously injured in a road traffic incident while on duty has been named.

Thames Valley Police said PC Christopher Miller, 38, remained in a critical life-threatening condition in hospital following the incident in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, at about 10.20 pm on Thursday.

According to the force, PC Miller has spent five years with the roads policing unit and has been in the police for 13 years, and his family are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers.

Two men from Slough, aged 28 and 38, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

A 43-year-old man, also from Slough, has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice. He has been released on bail.

On Sunday, a 37-year-old woman from Slough was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice.

Thames Valley Police Deputy Chief Constable Ben Snuggs said: “Today, I am asking for the public’s help to share this witness appeal.

“Police officers face danger every day. In this incident, PC Christopher Miller was simply doing his job, serving the public and keeping our communities safe.

“Sadly, Christopher has sustained extremely serious injuries, and we are doing all we can to investigate the exact circumstances.

“All officers should expect to return home safely after each tour of duty, and we wish Christopher a swift and full recovery.

“We have all been affected by this, right across Thames Valley Police. I want to thank our local communities for all their support and the wider public for the supportive messages we have received.”

Police want to trace anyone who might have seen a white BMW that has significant damage to the front of the vehicle and are continuing to appeal for witnesses or anyone who may have footage.