Police officer rushed to hospital after 'attempted murder' in Scots town
A police officer was rushed to hospital after an attempted murder in a Scots town.
The man was helping a member of the public in Dumfries in the early hours of Monday morning when a car was deliberately driven at him.
He was rushed to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, where he remains in stable condition.
Detective Inspector Scott Wilson said: 'Our thoughts are with the officer, his family and colleagues at this time. We will continue to offer them all the necessary support.
'This incident is being treated as attempted murder, and we will use all tools at our disposal to trace the person responsible.'
Police were called out to help a member of the public in Herries Avenue in the Heathhall area of Dumfries just after midnight on Monday morning.
At around 1.20am, a silver Subaru Forester was driven at a policeman who had attended the scene.
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The car was later found abandoned near Catherinefield Road. It was driven by a man described as of slim to medium build with dark hair cut short at the sides.
He was wearing a grey top, grey trousers and trainers.
DI Wilson added: 'I am asking anyone who may have seen the Subaru driving around the area around that time on Monday and in the few days before the incident to get in touch.
'Similarly, anyone in the area at the time with dashcam footage should contact us.'
Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident 0022 of July 28.
Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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