Man to stand trial accused of trying to kill police officer
Craig Brown is alleged to have attacked Sergeant Brian Simpson with a sword in Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire last September.
A man is to stand trial charged with attempting to murder a police officer.
Craig Brown is alleged to have attacked Sergeant Brian Simpson with a sword in Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire last September.
Prosecutors claim he threatened Sgt Simpson before repeatedly trying to hit him on the head and body with the weapon.
The 30 year-old is further charged with damaging a police vehicle by striking it with the sword.
Brown is also accused of having an offensive weapon.
His QC Thomas Ross pled not guilty on his behalf during a short hearing at the High Court in Glasgow.
Lady Stacey set a trial due to begin in May.