A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the attempted murder of two police officers in Larkhall.
At around 2.10pm on Saturday, July 25, officers were carrying out enquiries at a property on Glen Avenue when a van was deliberately driven at them. Two male officers, aged 41 and 43, were taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries.
Arrest on the M74
Around 8.40pm on Tuesday, August 25, officers stopped a vehicle travelling on the M74 at junction 8 southbound and arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with the incident.
A 59-year-old woman was also arrested and charged in connection with attempting to pervert the course of justice. Both are due to appear before Hamilton Sheriff Court this week.
Investigation details
Detective Inspector Alister Thom said: "This act of violence left two officers, who were simply carrying out their duties, seriously injured."
"While they have since been discharged from hospital, they will remain unfit for duty for a prolonged period, and our thoughts continue to be with them at this time."
"An extensive investigation has been ongoing with detectives searching more than 100 properties throughout Lanarkshire and the Scottish Borders."
"We’ve also reviewed a significant amount of CCTV footage as well as carrying out door-to-door enquiries."
"We’d like to thank members of the public for the information and support they provided during our investigation."
