Man charged in connection with attempted murder of female police officer

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the attempted murder of a female police officer in Clydebank.

The arrest comes after officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Bannerman Place at around 9pm on Sunday January 5.

A female officer was struck by the vehicle as it was driven away.

She was taken to hospital for treatment and later released.

Police Scotland said a 27-year-old man was traced, arrested and charged on Friday February 7.

He is due to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court on Monday.