Authorities are looking for an SUV after a hit and run early Sunday morning that struck an RCMP officer and a man who had just been arrested.

A disturbance complaint initially called White Butte RCMP to an event centre just west of Regina, when they became aware of threats made at a gathering that related the use of firearms, authorities said in a statement.

A 56-year-old Regina man was arrested after the RCMP officers responded to the disturbance call.

Authorities say the three RCMP officers were standing on Sherwood Forest Road with the man in custody when an SUV drove towards them.

One RCMP officer was in the ditch off the roadway while the second officer grabbed the arrested man and tried to get out of the way. The third officer and the arrested man were struck by the SUV, which also sideswiped an unmarked police vehicle.

Shots were fired at the vehicle in an attempt to stop it, and though the vehicle slowed down, it managed to drive away from the scene,

The 42-year-old constable who was struck by the vehicle is in hospital with serious injuries. The arrested male sustained non-life-threatening injuries. A second White Butte RCMP constable also suffered minor injuries as a result of the incident. He has received medical treatment and been released.

The SUV in question is described as a red-or-wine-coloured 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, either an Overlander or Limited edition. The SUV is likely to have damage to the driver’s front and driver’s side.

Anyone with information about this matter is asked to contact the White Butte RCMP at 306-781-5050 or your local RCMP detachment or Police Service. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through SaskTel Mobility at *8477, Text TIP206 plus your message to CRIMES (274637) or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.