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The National
15 hours ago
- The National
Man drives car at Police Scotland officer in attempted murder
POLICE are looking for a man who drove a car at an officer in an attempted murder in Dumfries. Just after midnight on Monday, officers were called to assist a member of the public on Herries Avenue. At around 1.20am, a silver Subaru Forester car was deliberately driven at a male officer who attended the scene. He was taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary where he remains in a stable condition. The car was later found abandoned near Catherine Field Road. The driver is described as male, of slim to medium build, with dark hair cut short at the sides. He was wearing a grey top, grey trousers and trainers. 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 on 101.
ITV News
16 hours ago
- ITV News
Manhunt underway after an attempted murder of a police officer in a hit-and-run
Detectives are investigating the attempted murder of a police officer in Dumfries. A male officer was deliberately hit by a silver Subaru Forester car while responding to an incident on Herries Avenue in the early hours of this morning (28 July 2025). The male suspect shortly abandoned the vehicle near Catherine Field Road. The driver is described as slim to medium build, with dark hair cut at the sides. He was wearing a grey top, grey trousers and trainers. The injured officer remains in a stable condition at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. 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.' The police are urging anyone with information to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting the incident number 0022 of Monday, 28 July 2025.
Daily Record
17 hours ago
- Daily Record
Police officer rushed to hospital after 'attempted murder' in Scots town
The man was helping a member of the public in the early hours of Monday morning when a car was deliberately driven at him. 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. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. 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.
Scottish Sun
17 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Police officer mowed down in horror murder bid in Scots town as cops launch manhunt
SMASH HORROR Police officer mowed down in horror murder bid in Scots town as cops launch manhunt Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A POLICE officer was mowed down in a horror murder bid as cops launched a manhunt for the driver. Emergency crews raced to Herries Avenue, Dumfries, after they were called to assist a member of the public around 12:10am today. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up Around 1.20am, a silver Subaru Forester car was deliberately driven at a male officer who attended the scene. He was rushed to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary where he remains in a stable condition. The car was later found abandoned near Catherine Field Road. The driver is described as male, of slim to medium build, with dark hair cut short at the sides. He was wearing a grey top, grey trousers and trainers. Cops are appealing to anyone who may have any information to get in touch. 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. Moment cop punched in FACE by rampaging yob as she tried to break up broad-daylight street fight Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
STV News
17 hours ago
- STV News
Manhunt launched after attempted murder of police officer in hit-and-run
A manhunt has been launched after a police officer was knocked down in a hit-and-run in Dumfries during the early hours of Monday morning. Officers were called to assist a member of the public on Herries Avenue at around 12.10am. A silver Subaru Forester car was driven at a male officer at around 1.20am. He was taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary where he remains in a stable condition. The car was discovered abandoned near Catherine Field Road. The driver is described as male, of slim to medium build, with dark hair cut short at the sides. He was wearing a grey top, grey trousers and trainers. Investigators are treating the incident as attempted murder. 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.' Those with information are urged to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident 0022 of July 28. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
