PC David Phillips: Two men arrested over police officer's murder

The 34-year-old officer died from internal injuries after being hit by a pick-up truck

Handout image from Merseyside Police of PC Dave Phillips with his family (Merseyside Police)

Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of a police officer who was hit by a stolen car.

PC David Phillips, 34, died from internal injuries after he was hit by a Mitsibushi Challenger in Wallasey, Merseyside.

Police say two men, aged 18 and 30, from the Oxton and Wallasey areas of Wirral, are being held on suspicion of murder.

Merseyside Police said the pair had been taken to police stations in the region where they will be interviewed by detectives.

Officers have also executed four warrants in the Oxton and Wallasey areas as part of the investigation.

PC Phillips’ wife, Jennifer, had earlier told of the devastation of his “adoring” daughters Abigail, seven, and Sophie, three, when they were told their father had "gone to heaven".

Peter Singleton, the chairman of the Merseyside Police Federation, previously pledged support for the officers' family and colleagues over the coming months.

He said: "Dave Phillips will be a huge loss to his family, friends and colleagues. He was a dedicated husband, father of two daughters as well as being an enthusiastic and committed police officer."