Attempted Murder Charge
Larkhall man charged with attempted murder after van strikes two police officers
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The incident occurred around 2:10pm on July 25 in Glen Avenue, Larkhall, when a white Renault Traffic van allegedly drove at two officers who were 41 and 43 years old; both were taken to hospital with serious injuries and have since been discharged but remain unfit for duty.
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A woman, Jemma McQuade, 34, from Larkhall, was arrested on August 14 and charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice; she appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court on August 17 and was granted bail.
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On August 25, a 32-year-old man was arrested after police stopped a vehicle on the M74 southbound at junction 8 near Larkhall around 8:40pm; a 59-year-old woman was arrested and charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice; both are due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court.
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The attack involved a white Renault Traffic van being driven deliberately at officers, a detail described in police statements and coverage of the incident.
A 32-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a white van struck two police officers during a property investigation in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire, on July 25 BBC. The officers, aged 41 and 43, suffered serious injuries but were later discharged from hospital, though both remain unfit for duty Yahoo News. A 59-year-old woman has also been charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice in connection with the incident BBC.
Van Deliberately Driven at Officers During Inquiry
The attack happened around 2:10 p.m. on Glen Avenue when officers were investigating a property East Lothian Courier. A white Renault Traffic van was deliberately driven at the two officers, leaving both with serious injuries East Lothian Courier. Paramedics rushed them to hospital, where they received treatment before being discharged weeks later BBC.
Wide Investigation Spans Scottish Borders and Lanarkshire
Police conducted an extensive probe across Lanarkshire and the Scottish Borders following the incident BBC. Investigators examined CCTV footage from more than 100 properties and conducted door-to-door inquiries in the area BBC. The thorough investigation eventually led to the identification and arrest of the main suspect about a month after the attack.
Additional Charges Filed in Connection With Attack
A 34-year-old woman, Jemma McQuade from Larkhall, was arrested on August 14 and charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice Yahoo News. She appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court on August 17 and was granted bail. On August 25, a 59-year-old woman was also arrested and charged with the same offense BBC.
Officers Face Long Recovery Despite Hospital Discharge
Both officers have been discharged from hospital but remain unfit for duty, reflecting the severity of their injuries BBC. The prolonged recovery period has kept them away from active police work since the July 25 attack. Police have emphasized the serious nature of the assault and thanked the public for providing crucial information that helped investigators solve the case BBC.
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