A police officer who was seriously injured along with a colleague during a hit-and-run that is being treated as attempted murder is out of intensive care.
Police Scotland confirmed that the 30-year-old, who was dragged under the wheels of a car that deliberately reversed into her, and her 31-year-old colleague, were both recovering in hospital.
The officers had stopped the car to speak to its occupants in Drumchapel, Glasgow, at about 11.15pm on Sunday. The vehicle then deliberately reversed and struck both officers. Emergency services were called to the scene and the officers were taken to hospital.
A vehicle matching the description of a blue Nissan Qashqai seen around the time of the incident was found burnt out in nearby Scotstoun.
Police Scotland said on Tuesday that forensic officers were carrying out a detailed examination of the car and have confirmed that it was stolen. Detectives are also examining CCTV footage.
The force thanked members of the public for their messages of support, some of which have come from as far afield as the United States.
On Monday, Brian Docherty, chairman of the Scottish Police Federation, questioned why Police Scotland did not inform the federation of the incident until almost 12 hours after it happened. He said he planned to question why a media appeal was not released more quickly.
In a statement this afternoon, Police Scotland said the wellbeing and welfare of officers was paramount and wished both injured officers a speedy recovery.
