A FEMALE police officer whose life was saved by a male colleague in a hit-and-run attack in Glasgow, has been moved out of intensive care.
Both officers remain in hospital, and the Scottish Police Federation described the latest development as "good news".
An attempted murder probe was launched after the two police officers were struck by a vehicle in the Knightswood area of Glasgow while they were on duty conducting enquiries at 11.15pm on Sunday.
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During the attack, which has shocked rank-and-filed officers, it is understood the car stopped, and as the male officer pulled her from under the vehicle, it reversed back over where her head had been.
It is understood the car smashed into the officers' patrol car and denting several other parked cars in its haste to escape.
The female officer who was admitted to an intensive care unit, is understood to have had surgery to a shoulder, had multiple rib-factures as well as suspected internal bleeding.
The male officer was initially thought to have escaped with cuts and bruises and was released, later he collapsed and was unconscious for about five minutes. He was taken back to hospital for a scan.
Bill Kidd, the Glasgow Anniesland MSP, said the attack was no reflection of the area.
"What has happened to the two police officers, doing their duty in protecting and reassuring residents around Banner Drive, is an absolute disgrace and nothing to do with the decent local people of Knightswood," he said.
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"If anyone has any information of what they saw or heard about this terrible incident, no matter how unimportant it might seem, I’m asking that they tell Drumchapel Police Office."
Police Scotland said the officers were "targeted" as they responded to a call in Banner Drive.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: "The wellbeing and welfare of officers is paramount and Police Scotland can confirm both officers are recovering and the female officer is now out of [intensive care]. Officers from the Greater Glasgow Division and throughout Police Scotland wish both officers a speedy recovery. "
Following a forensice examination, officers confirmed that a blue Nissan Qashqai which had been at the scene and later found burned out in Lennox Gardens in the Scotstoun area of the city, was stolen.
Detectives are said to be scrutinising CCTV footage for any additional information which could assist the ongoing investigation.
Meanwhile the force thanked members of the public for their messages of support and good wishes for the officers, some of which have come from as far afield as the United States.
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Glasgow North West MP Carol Monaghan, the SNP public services and education spokesperson in the House of Commons was among those who offered support saying: "Two police officers have been attacked in Knightswood as they carry out their duties. My thoughts are with all of those involved."
The incident has led to criticism from the Scottish Police Federation over the time taken to alert them and the public over what had happened.
They say it took ten to 12 hours for them to be notified about "this horrific incident" and police social media updated the public about what happened at around 2pm the following day.
Police Scotland denied there was any unnecessary delay in making information public.
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