The minibus involved in the accident.
Police have arrested a suspect in the recent hit-and-run accident of a police officer.
The man, who is said to be well-known to police, was arrested at around 2:30 p.m near the La Resource bus stop in Vieux Fort.
Noel Joseph (Police Constable 158) was hit by a red Mazda minibus (PJ3487), at about 9 a.m Friday, June 5, driven by the alleged suspect.
He was hopitalised with minor injuries. Joseph is a 17-year veteran of the police force.
Reports are that Joseph, who was in uniform, was walking in the direction of Victoria Hospital, near the ‘overpass’, when he was hit by the bus.
The privately-operated bus did not stop. Minutes later, investigations led police officers near a business place in Castries called Bandag where the bus was discovered – without the driver.