Man jailed for violent assault of police officer in Glasgow

A man has been jailed for five years after pleading guilty to assaulting a police officer to her injury and danger of life in Glasgow in August, 2025.

The female officer was at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in the city on Wednesday, 13 August, when she was brutally attacked, including being stamped on her head, by Jamie Docherty, after she told him he was to be arrested.

Despite her injuries, the officer chased Docherty, 34, when he fled within the hospital.

He also threatened her by pressing a mobile phone to her neck, claiming it was a high-powered taser.

Docherty admitted the charges at the High Court in Glasgow today, Monday 16 March, 2026.

Superintendent Ross Aitken said: "This was a despicable act and Docherty will now face the consequences of his actions.

"It was a vicious and terrifying attack against an officer simply trying to do her job.

"The bravery and professionalism she has shown throughout this process is admirable and I would like to thank her for her efforts.

"By the very nature of the job, police officers and staff find themselves dealing with volatile and dangerous situations to protect the people and communities we serve. However, being assaulted is not part of the job and it will not be tolerated.

"We take a zero tolerance approach to violence against emergency service workers and are committed to holding those responsible to account."