A 31-YEAR-old man has been charged with attempting to murder of a police officer in Greenock. He is then said to have tried to escape arrest by fleeing in a boat.
During the early hours of Sunday, calls were received reporting concern for a man in Greenock. Officers traced a male in the East India Harbour area where a disturbance took place, an officer was assaulted and the man made off in a dinghy. He was arrested at Rhu Marina near Helensburgh.
The officer received treatment for a stab wound at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow where he remains in a stable condition. Police Scotland initially said the officer had been allowed home.
The suspect is due to appear at Greenock Sheriff Court today.
Superintendent Emma MacKay, said: “The officer and his colleagues showed incredible bravery and professionalism during this difficult and challenging incident and I would like to thank them for their efforts.
“The incident was contained with no further risk to the public. We’d like to thank our emergency services colleagues and partner agencies who were on the scene and provided vital assistance during the incident.
“Our thoughts are with the officer, his family and colleagues at this time. We will continue to offer them all the necessary support.”
