Woman appears with court charged with attempting to murder police officers

Sharon McKenzie made no plea or declaration.

Published 14th Oct 2016

A West Lothian woman has appeared in court charged with attempting to murder two police officers by driving a car at them.

Sharon McKenzie, 46, appeared on petition at Livingston Sheriff Court earlier today.

In addition to the murder bid, McKenzie, faced a dangerous driving charge.

She was accused of driving while unfit through drink or drugs and failing to provide a breath specimen.

She was also charged with breach of the peace and resisting arrest during the alleged incident in Hopefield Drive, Blackburn, West Lothian, on Thursday afternoon.

Ms McKenzie, who lives in Blackburn, made no plea or declaration.

She was committed for further examination and remanded in custody.

James Drysdale, 43, from nearby Bathgate, made a separate appearance on petition at the same court also charged with attempted murder.

He made no plea or declaration and was also fully committed and remanded in custody pending further inquiries.