A police officer is in critical condition after being hit by a car and dragged in Western Australia.
According to police, the officer had been attempting to stop a vehicle with allegedly stolen plates when he was struck and dragged on Ascot Place in Perth at around 1AM on Thursday morning.
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The officer was given CPR by colleagues before being transported to Perth Royal Hospital where he remains in critical condition.
Police arrested three men in relation to the incident a short time later.
The three men are believed to be assisting police with their inquiries.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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