Three Batesville Police officers were injured last night in the line of duty.
Batesville Police Chief Alan Cockrill said this morning his officers were attempting to make an arrest last night when three were struck by a vehicle.
He said one officer is in a Little Rock hospital, and two are being treated locally. Chief Cockrill said right now it appears none of the injuries are life-threatening.
Cockrill said an investigation is on-going. He is not releasing a great deal of information at this time but will keep the public informed.
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