Police officer hit by a car in east end of Glasgow

A police officer has been left seriously injured after being hit by a car in the east end of Glasgow.

The accident happened at around 10.50am on London Road between Carmyle Avenue and Westhorn Drive.

The constable, Phil Hedge-Holmes, had been responding to a separate report of a broken down vehicle when he was hit by a Vauxhall Corsa.

The 45-year old, with near;y 5 years service, was taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment.

He is understood to have sustained serious leg injuries.

Superintendent Sandy Blair, Greater Glasgow Division, said: "My thoughts are very much with Phil, his wife Kelly and his family. What they are going through today is unimaginable.

"This illustrates, in the most tragic of ways, the dangers our officers face on a daily basis. Phil and his family are being cared for by specially trained officers and any support required is being made available for them and Phil's colleagues.

"The Police Scotland officers who dealt with the incident acted with the utmost professionalism and my thoughts are with them too this evening. I am also grateful to members of the public who assisted our officers at the scene."

Phil was treated at the scene of the collision before being taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. His condition is being described by hospital staff as serious.

Roads Policing officers are continuing enquiries and are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to contact them.

Sergeant Michael McCusker said: "We need anyone who was in the area at the time and who has information which will assist our inquiry to get in touch. Anyone who may have captured the collision on their vehicles' dashcam is also urged to come forward."

Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the collision are ongoing however, Police Scotland can confirm that a 30-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.