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BBC News
9 hours ago
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Man in court over attempt to murder police officer with car
A 26-year-old man has appeared in court over the attempted murder of a police officer who was hit by a car in McGroary, of Dumfries, made no plea and was remanded in custody.A Subaru Forester was driven at the officer after police were called to assist a member of the public in Herries Avenue at about 01:20 on McGroary appeared on petition at Dumfries Sheriff Court on eight charges including attempted murder. He is expected to make another appearance within the next eight addition to the attempted murder offence, he faces four road traffic charges, assault to severe injury and danger of life, and attempting to pervert the course of police officer was taken to hospital with serious, but not life-threatening, injuries.
BBC News
2 days ago
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Man charged after police officer hit by car in Dumfries murder bid
A man has been charged over the attempted murder of a police officer who was hit by a car in Dumfries.A Subaru Forester was deliberately driven at the officer after police were called to assist a member of the public in Herries Avenue at about 01:20 on Monday.A 26-year-old man is due to appear at Dumfries Sheriff Court on police officer was taken to hospital with serious, but not life-threatening injuries.
BBC News
3 days ago
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Car driven at police officer in attempted murder in Dumfries
Detectives are seeking a driver who hit a police officer with a car in an attempted murder in were called to assist a member of the public in Herries Avenue just after midnight, where a silver Subaru Forester was deliberately driven at an was taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, where he in a stable car was abandoned near Catherinefield Road. The driver is described as male, with short dark hair, wearing a grey top, trousers and trainers. Det Insp Scott Wilson said: "Our thoughts are with the officer, his family and colleagues at this time."This incident is being treated as attempted murder, and we will use all tools at our disposal to trace the person responsible."
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Manhunt launched after attempted murder of police officer in Scottish town
A manhunt is underway after an attempted murder of a police officer in Dumfries on Monday morning. Officers were called to Herries Avenue in Dumfries around 12.10am on Monday, July 28 to assist a member of the public. More than an hour later, at around 1.20am, a silver Subaru Forester car was deliberatelyd riven at a male officer who attended the scene. He was taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary where he remains in a stable condition. Police are now searching for the driver of the car, which was later found abandoned near Catherine Field Road. The driver is described as a male, of slim to medium build with dark hair that was cut short at the sides. Read More Woman who filmed young girl driving through Scottish village avoids jail Man arrested and charged following 'disturbance' on flight to Glasgow Two women seriously injured in deliberate fire at block of flats He was wearing a grey top, grey trousers and trainers at the time of the incident. 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. '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 28 July. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
BBC News
4 days ago
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Jousting takes centre stage at Caerlaverock Castle
The south of Scotland stepped back in time at the weekend with the return of a jousting tournament in the grounds of Caerlaverock event at the site near Dumfries was part of Historic Scotland's summer displays of horsemanship, visitors on Saturday and Sunday enjoyed falconry displays and were entertained by a medieval music could experience living history camps and learn skills at the brand-new "squire school" where they discovered what it took to be a squire for a noble knight.
