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Police probe attempted car attack murder on two officers Police probe attempted car attack murder on two officers
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Police are treating an attack on two officers, who were seriously injured after a car was deliberately driven at them in Glasgow, as attempted murder. Two police officers have been seriously injured in a hit-and-run car attack in Glasgow, which is being treated as attempted murder.
The male and female officers tried to speak to people in a car in Banner Drive, Knightswood, at 23:15 on Sunday. The officers were trying to speak to people inside the car, in Banner Drive, Knightswood, at 23:15 on Sunday, when it was deliberately reversed into them.
The car then reversed and struck both, leaving the 30-year-old female officer in intensive care. The 30-year-old female officer is in intensive care and her 31-year-old male colleague also remains in hospital.
Her 31-year-old male colleague also remains in hospital with serious injuries. The Scottish Police Federation has criticised Police Scotland's response.
A blue Nissan Qashqai which had been at the scene was later found burned out in Lennox Gardens in the Scotstoun area of the city, although it has not yet been established whether it was vehicle used in the attack.A blue Nissan Qashqai which had been at the scene was later found burned out in Lennox Gardens in the Scotstoun area of the city, although it has not yet been established whether it was vehicle used in the attack.
Det Insp Ian Hylands said: "Despite the damage, forensic officers will carry out a comprehensive examination of the car.Det Insp Ian Hylands said: "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."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.""Two police officers, in responding to an incident to help protect the public, have been badly injured. Help us find those responsible."
The Scottish Police Federation (SPF), which represents all ranks below superintendent, expressed solidarity with the officers but was also critical of the initial police response.
SPF chairman Brian Docherty said: "Our colleagues were simply doing their damnedest to keep the public safe and faced an unconscionable attack on their lives as a consequence.
"This is a despicable and cowardly act and there can be no doubt that those who drove a vehicle at police officers did so with the intention of taking their life.
"The SPF is fully supporting the officers, their families and friends at this incredibly difficult time."
Mr Docherty added: "We will be raising with the Police Service of Scotland why almost 12 hours had passed before we were made aware of this horrific incident.
"We will also be asking why the power of traditional and social media was not immediately deployed to help trace these criminals.
"The Police Service of Scotland social media accounts are amongst the most followed in the country and could have alerted thousands to the fact dangerous criminals were being sought."