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| Glasgow police officers seriously hurt after being hit by car in attack | |
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| Two police officers are in a serious condition after being hit by a car in an attack that is being treated as attempted murder. | Two police officers are in a serious condition after being hit by a car in an attack that is being treated as attempted murder. |
| The officers had stopped the car to speak to its occupants after they were called out to Banner Drive, Drumchapel, Glasgow, at about 11.15pm on Sunday. | The officers had stopped the car to speak to its occupants after they were called out to Banner Drive, Drumchapel, Glasgow, at about 11.15pm on Sunday. |
| The car then deliberately reversed and struck both officers. Emergency services were called to the scene and the officers were taken to hospital. | The car then deliberately reversed and struck both officers. Emergency services were called to the scene and the officers were taken to hospital. |
| Police Scotland said the 30-year-old policewoman was in intensive care, while her 31-year-old male colleague also remains in hospital. | Police Scotland said the 30-year-old policewoman was in intensive care, while her 31-year-old male colleague also remains in hospital. |
| DI Ian Hylands said: “Two police officers, in responding to an incident to help protect the public, have been badly injured. Help us find those responsible. | DI Ian Hylands said: “Two police officers, in responding to an incident to help protect the public, have been badly injured. Help us find those responsible. |
| “Our inquiries 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. | “Our inquiries 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. | “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.” | “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.” |
| Police can be contacted on 101. | Police can be contacted on 101. |