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Man and woman in court amid investigation into attempted murder of two Police Scotland officers

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 18:27

By Jenness Mitchell, Scotland reporter

A man and a woman have appeared in court as part of an investigation into the attempted murder of two police officers in South Lanarkshire.

Police Scotland said the officers were carrying out inquiries at a property in Larkhall's Glen Avenue on the afternoon of 25 July when a van was "deliberately driven at them".

The two male officers, aged 41 and 43, were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

They have since been discharged but currently remain unfit for duty.

Officers stopped a vehicle travelling on the M74 at J8 southbound on Tuesday evening and arrested and charged Declan McLaren, 32, in connection with the incident.

Sharon Pollock, 59, was also arrested and charged earlier this month in connection with the case.

The pair, of Larkhall, appeared before Hamilton Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

McLaren made no plea to six charges, which included two counts of attempted murder, three alleged offences under the Road Traffic Act 1988, and attempting to pervert the course of justice.

McLaren was remanded in custody and is due back in the dock within the next eight days.

Pollok made no plea to the single charge of attempting to pervert the course of justice.

She was granted bail ahead of her next court appearance, which is yet to be confirmed.

Detective Inspector Alister Thom said: "This act of violence left two officers, who were simply carrying out their duties, seriously injured.

"While they have since been discharged from hospital, they will remain unfit for duty for a prolonged period, and our thoughts continue to be with them at this time."

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DI Thom said the extensive investigation has included detectives searching more than 100 properties throughout Lanarkshire and the Scottish Borders.

He added: "We've also reviewed a significant amount of CCTV footage as well as carrying out door-to-door enquiries.

"We'd like to thank members of the public for the information and support they provided during our investigation."

Sky News

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