Two men arrested in connection with attempted murder of police officer in Kilwinning

The female officer suffered a serious leg injury when she was hit by a car on Tuesday morning

Author: Paul KellyPublished 25th Jun 2021

Two men have been arrested and one has been charged, in connection with the alleged attempted murder of a police officer in Kilwinning.

The 28-year-old female officer suffered a serious leg injury when she was hit by a car in Eglinton Place in the early hours of Tuesday morning. She is still receiving treatment in hospital.

A 59-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident and was due to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Friday.

A 58-year-old man has also been arrested in connection with attempted murder, and enquiries are ongoing.

A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Detective Inspector Stephen McCulloch from Kilmarnock CID said: “I would like to thank members of the public for their positive response to this appeal and also reassure the local community that Police Scotland will continue to tackle violent crime, ensuring the area is a safe place for everyone.

“Anyone with information or concerns regarding crime in their community is urged to contact their local police station or 101.”

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