Moment man seriously injures two officers by reversing a van over them as police launch manhunt

Published: 20:23, 31 July 2026 | Updated: 20:25, 31 July 2026 This is the moment two police officers were seriously injured in an attempted murder after a man reversed a van into them before driving away.  The officers, of Police Scotland, were conducting inquiries at a property on Glen Avenue in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire at around 2pm on July 25 when the incident occurred.  Video footage captured by a local resident shows a man, described as 6ft tall and wearing dark shorts, a grey jumper and a beige baseball cap, running to a white Renault Trafic van as the two officers follow him.   However, as the policemen attempt to open the driver's door, the man reverses over them before driving away.  The officers, aged 43 and 41, were seen lying on the ground as the surrounding residents rushed to help them.  Both were taken to hospital with serious injuries. The 41-year-old has since been released and the 43-year-old remains in hospital in a stable condition. There were no reports of any other injuries. The van was later recovered in Kirkstyle Place in Glassford.  Two police officers in Scotland were seriously injured in an attempted murder after a man reversed a van into them before driving away The officers were conducting inquiries at a property in South Lanarkshire on July 25 when the incident occurred Video footage shows a man running to a white van as the two officers follow him - but as the policemen attempt to open the driver's door, the man reverses over them before driving away Police Scotland have confirmed they are investigating the attempted murder in what they described as a 'deliberate and despicable attack'. Detective Inspector Gary Smillie said: 'Extensive enquiries are ongoing and I am appealing for anyone who was in the area around the time and witnessed the incident to contact us. 'I would also appeal to anyone in the area who may have dash cam footage or private CCTV which could assist to get in touch. 'Any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could assist with the investigation.' Chief Inspector Paul Doyle added that violence toward officers is 'not acceptable and will not be tolerated'. He said: 'I would like to reassure the community that we are working to trace the person responsible and will continue to carry out enquiries in the local area. 'We are speaking to members of the public and there will be additional patrols in the area, and would encourage anyone with any information or concerns to speak to officers. 'Our thoughts are with the officers, their families and colleagues at this time. We will continue to offer them all the necessary support.' Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 1652 of 25 July, 2026.  Information can also be given to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.