Man remanded into custody after A419 crash

A police officer was seriously injured in the incident

Author: Phoebe GreggorPublished 27th Apr 2022
Last updated 27th Apr 2022

A man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder following an incident in Swindon where a police officer was seriously injured.

Marlon Kambulu Joao, 39, of Merton Court, Eynsham, Oxfordshire, appeared at Swindon Magistrates Court today (27/04).

He has been charged with attempted murder, dangerous driving, failing to provide a specimen of breath, no insurance and driving otherwise than in accordance with a driving licence.

The offences relate to an incident on the A419 in Swindon in the early hours of yesterday (26/04).

He was remanded in custody and will next appear at Bristol Crown Court on 27 May.

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