Hit-and-run female police officer out of intensive care
Colleagues still in hospital as detectives hunt for their attacker
A FEMALE police officer whose life was saved by a male colleague in a hit-and-run attack in Glasgow, has been moved out of intensive care.
Both officers remain in hospital, and the Scottish Police Federation described the latest development as “good news”.
An attempted murder investigation was launched after the two police officers were struck by a vehicle in Knightswood, Glasgow, while they were on duty conducting inquiries at 11.15pm on Sunday.
During the attack it is under- stood the car stopped, and as the male officer pulled her from under the vehicle, it reversed back over where her head had been.
It is understood the car smashed into the officers’ patrol car and denting several other parked cars in its haste to escape.
The female officer admitted to an intensive care unit is believed to have had surgery to a shoulder and suffered multiple rib factures, as well as suspected internal bleeding.
The male officer was initially thought to have escaped with cuts and bruises and was released, but he later collapsed and was unconscious for about five minutes. He was taken back to hospital for a scan.
Police Scotland said the officers were “targeted” as they responded to a call in Banner Drive.
A spokesman said: “The wellbeing and welfare of officers is paramount and Police Scotland can confirm both officers are recovering and the female officer is now out of [intensive care].
“Officers from the Greater Glasgow Division and throughout Police Scotland wish both officers a speedy recovery. “
Following a forensic examination, officers confirmed a blue Nissan Qashqai that had been at the scene and was later found burned out in Lennox Gardens, Scotstoun, was stolen.
Detectives are said to be scrutinising CCTV footage for any additional information that could assist the investigation.
Meanwhile, the force thanked the public for their messages of support and good wishes for the officers, some of which have come from as far afield as America.
Bill Kidd, MSP for Glasgow Anniesland, said the attack was no reflection of the area.He said: “What has happened to the two officers is a disgrace and nothing to do with the decent people of Knightswood. If anyone has any information of what they saw or heard about this terrible incident, tell Drumchapel police office.”
Glasgow North West MP Carol Monaghan also offered support. She said: “My thoughts are with all of those involved.”
The incident has led to criticism from the Scottish Police Federation over the time taken to alert them and the public over what had happened. They say it took 10 to 12 hours for them to be notified about “this horrific incident” and police social media updated the public about what happened at around 2pm the following day.
Police Scotland denied there was any unnecessary delay in making information public.
‘‘ What has happened to the two officers is a disgrace and nothing to do with the decent people of Knightswood