Man charged with attempted murder following the injury of police officer

The incident happened yesterday (26th April)

He'll appear before Swindon Magistrates today
Author: Olivia MounsorPublished 27th Apr 2022

Police say they have charged 39-year-old Marlon Kambulu Joao from Merton Court Eynsham, Oxfordshire with attempted murder.

He is also charged with dangerous driving, failing to provide a specimen of breath, no insurance and driving otherwise than in acordance with a driving licence.

This follows an incident during which a police officer was seriously injured in the early hours of yesterday (26/04) whilst attempting to stop a vehicle being driven on the A419 in Swindon.

Joao who is currently in police custody is due to appear before Swindon Magistrates today.

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