Hunt for driver who reversed over two Glasgow police officers, leaving one in intensive care

Attempted murder: Two police officers were seriously injured in the incident
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Patrick Grafton-Green24 October 2016

Two police officers have been seriously injured after a car was driven into them.

Police are treating the attack, which happened in Glasgow, as attempted murder.

The male and female officer had stopped the car in the Knightswood area of the city at 11.15pm on Sunday and tried to speak to people inside.

The car reversed and hit them both, leaving the 30-year-old female officer in intensive care, police said.

Her colleague, a 31-year-old man, also remains in hospital.

A blue Nissan Qashqai was later found burned out in the area of Scotstoun.

The car was discovered badly damaged by fire although it is had not yet been established if it was the same vehicle involved in the attack.

Det Insp Ian Hylands said: "“Our enquiries so far have revealed that a blue Nissan Qashqai was seen at the location around the time of the incident.

"A vehicle matching that description has been found badly damaged by fire in Lennox Gardens, Scotstoun. However we have yet to confirm if that is the same vehicle.

"Despite the damage, forensic officers will carry out a comprehensive examination of the car.

"Everything that can be done to locate the suspects is being done but I would like to appeal to anyone who may have seen the incident last night or who has any knowledge of the vehicle or the suspects to contact us.

"Two police officers, in responding to an incident to help protect the public, have been badly injured. Help us find those responsible.”

Enquiries are underway with detectives going door-to-door and checking CCTV footage.

Anyone with information is asked to call officers at Drumchapel Police Office on 101. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 anonymously.

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