Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Officer Seriously Injured in Hit-and-Run
PC Christopher Miller remains in critical condition as police charge 28-year-old in connection with Stoke Poges collision
A man has been charged with attempted murder following a hit-and-run incident that left a Thames Valley Police officer critically injured while on duty in Buckinghamshire.
Simranjit Kajla, 28, has been charged with four offences, including attempted murder, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and driving without insurance. The charges relate to the collision on the B416 Bells Hill in Stoke Poges at around 22:20 hours on Thursday 22 May.
PC Christopher Miller, a Roads Policing officer with Thames Valley Police, was seriously injured after being struck by a white BMW that failed to stop. He remains in hospital in a critical condition, with his family and colleagues being supported by specially trained officers.
Kajla is due to appear at Reading Magistrates’ Court today, Monday 27 May.
The investigation, led by Thames Valley Police’s Major Crime Department, has seen multiple arrests. A 38-year-old who was being held on suspicion of attempted murder and causing serious injury by dangerous driving has now been released on bail until 23 August.
A 43-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice has been released under investigation, while a 37-year-old woman arrested on similar grounds remains in custody.
TVP Detectives continue to appeal to the public for information, particularly sightings of the white BMW in the Stoke Poges area between 20:00 hours and 01:00 hours that night, or any relevant dash-cam, CCTV or doorbell footage.
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PC Miller’s case has sent shockwaves across Thames Valley Police.
Deputy Chief Constable Ben Snuggs previously described the incident as a stark reminder of the dangers officers face daily. “Christopher was simply doing his job, serving the public and keeping communities safe,” he said.
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