Woman charged with attempted murder of two police officers
Officer injured after being struck by a Mini Cooper in Blackburn, West Lothian.
A woman has been arrested and charged over the attempted murder of two on-duty police officers in West Lothian.
The officers were attacked on Hopefield Drive, Blackburn, on Thursday afternoon after being called to a report of concern for a person.
One of the officers was hit by a black Mini Cooper, suffering minor injuries.
It is understood their colleague narrowly avoided being hit by the vehicle.
The injured officer was taken to St John's Hospital in Livingston as a precaution.
A 46-year-old is expected to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court on Friday in connection with the incident.
Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with this.
Chief inspector Barry Blair, area commander for West Lothian, said: "This is an extremely serious incident and we are eager to establish full circumstances surrounding it.
"Anyone who was in the Hopefield Drive area on the evening of Thursday, October 13, and witnessed the incident, is asked to come forward immediately."
Witnesses can call police on 101.