Man arrested for ‘trying to kill’ on-duty police officer
A man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly trying to kill a police officer who was carrying out enquiries.
The male officer was working on Wyndford Drive in the Maryhill area of Glasgow when the incident happened yesterday morning.
He was treated for injuries at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and was later discharged.
A female police officer also sustained minor injuries during the incident but did not require medical treatment.
Police Scotland said that a 26-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident which took place around 7.30am.
He is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday.
Superintendent Ross Allan, of Greater Glasgow Division, said: ‘This was a frightening ordeal for the officers involved but thankfully neither officer sustained any serious injuries.
‘This was an isolated incident and there was no threat to the wider community.’
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