A police constable on duty was yesterday morning hit by a truck in the vicinity of Rahaman’s Park, Houston Public Road, East Bank Demerara.
Constable Roy Shanks, who is stationed at the Ruimveldt Police Station, was at the time performing traffic duties when the incident occurred.
A Police report states that Shanks reportedly indicated to the driver of the lorry to stop, but even after the brakes were applied, the vehicle continued to move forward and subsequently came into contact with the officer.
