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Driver has broken jaw after being pulled over and robbed by fake cops | UK news

Driver has broken jaw after being pulled over and robbed by fake cops | UK news

The incident happened at around 9.15pm last Sunday (Image: Getty Images)

A driver suffered a broken jaw and eye socket when he was dragged from his car and beaten on the side of the motorway by a gang or robbers posing as police officers.

The victim, in his thirties, was first hit by another car while driving south along the M40 between High Wycombe and Beaconsfield in Buckinghamshire last Sunday evening.

Moments after the collision, another vehicle with flashing lights directed him to stop and he drove off at junction two before coming to a stop on the A355.

Several men then jumped out of the other vehicle and grabbed the victim from it before attacking him and making off with his wallet and keys.

The man required hospital treatment for his injuries, which included a broken nose and a fractured eye socket.

His attackers are believed to have arrived in a red Nissan and a dark colored Volvo.

The incident happened at around 9.15pm last Sunday, details have just been released by Thames Valley Police.

Investigating officer Pc Mollie Dugmore said: “Impersonating a police officer is a crime we will not tolerate and we are appealing for information following this incident.

“Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting reference 43240506514.

“We are also appealing for anyone with a mobile phone, CCTV or dash cam from the M40 or surrounding areas at around 9.10pm to contact the force if they captured anything that could help this investigation”.

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