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  • February 11, 2025
Man charged with attempted murder after police officer was hit with stolen car in Edinburgh

Man charged with attempted murder after police officer was hit with stolen car in Edinburgh

A man has been charged in connection with the attempted murder of a police officer who tried to stop a stolen car in Edinburgh.

The male officer was struck by the vehicle in Dumbryden Gardens at around 12.45pm on Friday.

The vehicle fled the scene and was later found abandoned nearby.

Police said the 21-year-old male driver of the car has been arrested and charged.

He was due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, December 9.

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