Two police officers were seriously injured in an attempted vehicular attack in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire, on Saturday afternoon. A white Renault Trafic van was deliberately driven at the officers while they were conducting inquiries at a property.
One of the officers, aged 41, was discharged from the hospital on Sunday, while the other, aged 43, remained hospitalized in stable condition. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and are appealing for any witnesses or information that could assist in identifying the driver involved.
Police described the event as an intentional act and urged the public to come forward with details that might aid their inquiries. No arrests had been made at the time of the appeal. The motive behind the attack has not been disclosed.
Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, and the injured officers received immediate medical attention. The local police department is coordinating with other agencies as they continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack.
