A 46-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the attempted murder of two on duty police officers.
The incident took place shortly after 4pm on Thursday 13th October on Hopefield Drive, Blackburn, as two officers were responding to a report of concern for a person.
The officer was struck by a black Mini Cooper, sustaining minor injuries, and was taken to St John’s Hospital as a precaution.
The 46-year-old is expected to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court on Friday 14th October. Officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
Chief Inspector Barry Blair, Area Commander for West Lothian, said, “This is an extremely serious incident and we are eager to establish full circumstances surrounding it.
“Anyone who was in the Hopefield Drive area on the evening of Thursday 13th October and witnessed the incident, is asked to come forward immediately.”
Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or anonymously through the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
