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A POLICE OFFICER who claimed he sustained a broken arm after his colleague ran a red light while on duty, and crashed into an SUV, is taking action against the State.

Constable Matthew Diaz, who underwent surgery and physical therapy, is seeking compensation through the court.

Documents were filed on Monday by attorneys Subhas Panday and Kiran Panday on behalf of the 22-year-old of Santa Cruz who was attached to the Praedial Larceny Squad at the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries.