Police officer mowed down in horror murder bid in Scots town as cops launch manhunt
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A POLICE officer was mowed down in a horror murder bid as cops launched a manhunt for the driver.
Emergency crews raced to Herries Avenue, Dumfries, after they were called to assist a member of the public around 12:10am today.
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Around 1.20am, a silver Subaru Forester car was deliberately driven at a male officer who attended the scene.
He was rushed to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary where he remains in a stable condition.
The car was later found abandoned near Catherine Field Road. The driver is described as male, of slim to medium build, with dark hair cut short at the sides.
He was wearing a grey top, grey trousers and trainers.
Cops are appealing to anyone who may have any information to get in touch.
Detective Inspector Scott Wilson said: "Our thoughts are with the officer, his family and colleagues at this time. We will continue to offer them all the necessary support.
"This incident is being treated as attempted murder, and we will use all tools at our disposal to trace the person responsible.
"I am asking anyone who may have seen the Subaru driving around the area around that time on Monday and in the few days before the incident to get in touch.
"Similarly, anyone in the area at the time with dashcam footage should contact us."
Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident 0022 of 28 July.
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Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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