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Man charged with attempted murder of police officer in Haddington

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A man has been charged with attempted murder after a police officer was hit by a vehicle in East Lothian.

Andrew Yorkston, 34, is alleged to have struck the officer with the car on Haddington High Street at about 15:55 on Tuesday.

The officer was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment, but was later released.

Yorkston made no plea to a number of charges including attempted murder and road traffic offences during an initial appearance at Edinburgh Sheriff Court and was remanded in custody.


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