Man charged after allegedly hitting Victoria police officer with stolen vehicle

A Nanaimo man is facing multiple charges for allegedly striking a Victoria police officer with a stolen vehicle earlier this week.

Kenton Nichol, 27, is accused of assaulting a peace officer with a weapon, dangerous driving and possession of stolen property.

The incident happened around 8:30 a.m. on Monday in the 900 block of Pandora Avenue in Victoria, where the officer was assisting a city bylaw worker.

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Police allege the officer was standing next to his cruiser when he was hit from behind by the stolen vehicle.

The officer was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries and has since been released. The driver of the stolen vehicle was arrested at the scene.

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