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Man arrested and charged in connection with attempted murder of police officer in Edinburgh

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the attempted murder of a police officer in Edinburgh. 

Around 12.45am on Friday, 6 December, 2024, officers attempted to stop a stolen vehicle on Dumbryden Gardens. A male officer was struck by the vehicle as it made off. 

He was taken to hospital for treatment and released. 

The car was found abandoned nearby. 

The 21-year-old male driver of the vehicle was later arrested and charged. 

He was due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 9 December.  

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