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24 Oct 2025

Man charged after police officer hit by car

Man charged after police officer hit by car

A man has been arrested and charged after a police officer was struck by a car in Dumfries.

The incident, which led to police launching an attempted murder investigation, took place at around 1.20am on Monday.

Police had been assisting a member of the public on Herries Avenue when the officer was struck.

He was taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary and was later said to be in a stable condition.

Police Scotland had launched an appeal for information following the incident.

On Wednesday, the force said a 26-year-old man had been arrested and charged. He is due to appear in Dumfries Sheriff Court on Thursday.

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