Qld: Men charged after police officer hit

AAP General News (Australia)
04-10-2005
Qld: Men charged after police officer hit

BRISBANE, April 10 AAP - Two men have been charged with the attempted murder of a police
officer knocked off his motorcycle and dragged behind a stolen car on the Gold Coast.

The alleged incident occurred at Southport last Thursday about 8.45pm (AEST) and the
officer needed hospital treatment for bruising.

Police said the motorcycle patrolman had been following a stolen car which turned into
a driveway, and then, with its lights switched off, reversed back onto the road into the
path of the bike.

The officer was knocked down and dragged by the car for a short distance.

The vehicle was later found burnt out in nearby Labrador.

Police said they arrested two men, aged 32 and 33, at Maroochydore on the Sunshine
Coast, north of Brisbane, today.

The pair will appear in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court tomorrow charged with attempted
murder, unlawful use of a motor vehicle as well as arson and stealing.

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KEYWORD: DRAGGED

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