A police officer was injured on Wednesday when his foot got stuck between a lorry and a pavement.

The accident took place at around 1130am in Triq l-Ewwel Titjira 1915, Kirkop, the police said.

The police constable was riding a service motorcycle at the time. The lorry was being driven by a 60-year-old Italian man who lives in Attard.

The injured officer was assisted by a medical team and was later taken to Mater Dei Hospital by ambulance.

Police investigations are ongoing.