Tragedy Strikes on New Year's: Officer Killed in Rare Attack

A driver fatally struck a New Zealand police officer and injured another during New Year's Day. The incident, described as a rare tragic event, occurred during a routine patrol. A suspect has been arrested, and the nation mourns the loss of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming, a respected community figure.

In a tragic start to the New Year, a New Zealand police officer lost her life after being struck by a driver during a routine patrol in Nelson, a city in the South Island.

The incident unfolded early New Year's Day when the vehicle rammed into officers patrolling a parking lot, resulting in the death of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming and seriously injuring another officer.

Condemned as a 'senseless act,' this rare and shocking attack has prompted national mourning, with a 32-year-old suspect charged and set to appear in court Friday.

(With inputs from agencies.)