Two police officers were seriously injured in what authorities are investigating as an attempted murder in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire, on July 25. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. when the officers, conducting inquiries at a property on Glen Avenue, were struck by a white Renault Trafic van.
Video footage captured by a local resident shows a man running to the van. As the officers approached to open the driver's door, the man reversed the vehicle over them before driving away.
The officers, aged 43 and 41, sustained serious injuries and were transported to a local hospital. The 41-year-old officer has since been released, while the 43-year-old remains in stable condition. No other injuries were reported.
The van involved in the incident was later recovered in Kirkstyle Place, Glassford. Police Scotland has described the attack as "deliberate and despicable" and has launched a manhunt for the suspect.
Detective Inspector Gary Smillie appealed for witnesses, particularly anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident or who may have dash cam or private CCTV footage that could assist the investigation. Chief Inspector Paul Doyle emphasized that violence toward officers is "not acceptable and will not be tolerated" and reassured the community that efforts are underway to apprehend the individual responsible. Additional patrols have been deployed in the local area.
Police Scotland is urging anyone with information to contact them by calling 101, referencing incident number 1652 of July 25, or to provide information anonymously through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.