A police officer was rushed to hospital after a runaway driver allegedly rammed into his police car.
The officer was taken to Perth Royal Infirmary for treatment when a driver of a white Audi A5 reportedly smashed into his marked vehicle on Friday night.
The incident happened on the A85 between Crieff and Comrie at around 9.30pm.
The male driver is said to have sped off from the scene, but was apprehended and charged with a number of road traffic offences.
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Police said the 32-year-old is expected to appear at Perth Sheriff Court at a later date.
A Police Scotland spokesman confirmed that was treated for whiplash and did not sustain any serious injuries.
They added: "We can confirm that a 32-year-old man was arrested following an incident on the A85 in Comrie which happened about 9.30pm on Friday, April 19.
"A white Audi A5 was seen to strike a barrier, then collided with a police vehicle and failed to stop.
"The car and driver were traced a short time later, and a police officer attended hospital with minor injuries.
"The arrested man was charged with a number of road traffic offences and was released from custody on an undertaking to appear at Perth Sheriff Court at a later date."
