Manhunt on for motorist who attacked, injured a traffic police officer

A manhunt is underway for a driver seen in a now-viral video attacking a traffic officer on Sunday. 

According to a traffic incident report filed at the Kasarani police station on Sunday, a yet-to-be-identified motorist fled after injuring an on-duty police officer. 

According to the police report, the motorist was flagged at around 8 a.m. on Sunday for obstructing Mirema Drive. 

"A police officer was on duty along Kamiti Road at Mirema Junction controlling traffic, the officer spotted a motor vehicle which was making a U-turn on the road causing obstruction to other road users," the police report reads in part. 

"When he approached the said motor vehicle, the driver hit the road kerb and got stuck."

During the stop, a traffic police officer boarded the vehicle and, according to the report, directed the driver to the Kasarani Police Station. 

Officers investigating the incident say the motorist drew a sword from under the seat while driving near the Quickmatt supermarket on Kamiti Road. 

Fearing for his own safety, the police officer is said to have jumped out of the car and fled, with the motorist, dressed in a red basketball jersey over jeans and trainers, hot on his heels. 

The video shows the unidentified man knocking down the police officer with an overhand before soccer-kicking him in the face. 

As he attempted to attack the officer again, several people dashed to his aid. The video captures him fleeing the scene. 

During the scuffle, the motorist allegedly stole a police pocket phone battery, which has yet to be recovered. 

Meanwhile, the police officer sought medical attention at Crestview Mother and Child Wellness Centre Kasarani and was referred to Mama Lucy for further treatment. 

Detectives arrested an accomplice, Peter Kiragu, shortly after, and are pursuing the motorist and the vehicle involved in the Sunday incident.