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Daily Record
6 days ago
- Daily Record
Man appears in court charged with attempted murder after police officer 'stabbed'
Jake Barrett, 31, has been remanded in custody after the incident in Greenock. A man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after a police officer was was allegedly stabbed in Greenock over the weekend. Jake Barrett, 31, of no fixed abode, was also charged with theft when he appeared in private at Greenock Sheriff Court on Monday, August 4. He was remanded in custody and is due to appear again within the next eight days. Police were called to a report for a concern for a man in Greenock in the early hours of Sunday. Officers traced a male in the East India Harbour area of the town where a disturbance took place. An officer was assaulted and a man made off in a dinghy. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The injured male officer was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow for treatment for a stab wound. He has since been discharged. 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.'
Glasgow Times
6 days ago
- Glasgow Times
Man charged over 'attempted murder' of Greenock police officer
The man allegedly 'stabbed' the officer before trying to make an escape in a dinghy. A police officer was rushed to hospital after the incident and remains at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in a stable condition. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, August 3, 2025. READ MORE: Money made by female boss of Glasgow brothel revealed in court A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "A 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the attempted murder of a police officer in Greenock. "During the early hours of Sunday, 3 August 2025, 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. "The officer has received treatment for a stab wound at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow where he remains in a stable condition. "A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal and the man is due to appear at Greenock Sheriff Court on Monday, 5 August, 2025." READ MORE: Man 'assaulted' cop amid police pursuit on River Clyde READ MORE: LIVE updates as all Glasgow trains off during Storm Floris 'danger to life' 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.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Man charged over attempted murder of police officer in Greenock
A man has been charged with attempting to murder a police officer in Greenock on Sunday. The officer is in a stable condition in hospital after being stabbed during the incident in the town's East India harbour shortly after 02:00. A 31-year-old man is then alleged to have fled the scene in a dinghy, before being arrested at Rhu Marina near Helensburgh. He will appear at Greenock Sheriff Court later. More stories from Glasgow & West Scotland More stories from Scotland Police Scotland Supt Emma MacKay praised her colleagues for their efforts and for ensuring there was no further risk to the public. She 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. "We'd like to thank our emergency services colleagues and partner agencies who were on the scene and provided vital assistance during the incident." She added that the force's thoughts were with the injured officer.
Scotsman
6 days ago
- Scotsman
Man made off in dinghy after police officer stabbed at Scottish harbour
The police officer received treatment for a stab wound at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Sign up to the daily Crime UK newsletter. All the latest crime news and trials from across the UK. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A man has been charged after a man made off in a dinghy following the stabbing of a police officer. During the early hours of Sunday, calls were received reporting concern for a man in Greenock. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Officers traced a man in the East India Harbour area where a disturbance took place. An officer was assaulted and the man then made off in a dinghy. Officers traced a man in the East India Harbour area. | Adobe A 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the attempted murder of a police officer. The officer received treatment for a stab wound at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where he remains in a stable condition. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Make sure you keep up to date with breaking news from across Scotland by signing up to our free newsletter here. A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal and the man is due to appear at court on Monday. 'No further risk to the public' 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. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'We'd like to thank our emergency services colleagues and partner agencies who were on the scene and provided vital assistance during the incident.
BBC News
7 days ago
- BBC News
Man charged over attempted murder of police officer in Greenock
A man has been charged with attempting to murder a police officer in Greenock on officer is in a stable condition in hospital after being stabbed during the incident in the town's East India harbour shortly after 02:00.A 31-year-old man is then alleged to have fled the scene in a dinghy, before being arrested at Rhu Marina near will appear at Greenock Sheriff Court later. Police Scotland Supt Emma MacKay praised her colleagues for their efforts and for ensuring there was no further risk to the 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."We'd like to thank our emergency services colleagues and partner agencies who were on the scene and provided vital assistance during the incident."She added that the force's thoughts were with the injured officer.
