STV NewsA man who fled the scene in a dinghy has been charged after a police officer was stabbed in a murder bid in Inverclyde.
Police were called to reports of concern for a man in Greenock around 2.05am on Sunday in the East India Harbour area.
A disturbance took place and an officer was assaulted before the man made off in a dinghy.
A major operation was launched before he was subsequently arrested from a dinghy at Rhu Marina near Helensburgh.
The injured police officer was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment to a stab wound, and has since been discharged.
STV NewsPolice said a 31-year-old man has been charged in connection with the attempted murder.
He is due to appear at Greenock Sheriff Court on Monday.
Superintendent Emma MacKay, said: “The officer and his colleagues showed incredible bravery and professionalism during this difficult and challenging incident and I would like to thank them for their efforts.
“The incident was contained with no further risk to the public.
“We’d like to thank our emergency services colleagues and partner agencies who were on the scene and provided vital assistance during the incident.
“Our thoughts are with the officer, his family and colleagues at this time. We will continue to offer them all the necessary support.”
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