Man charged with attempted murder after 'hit-and-run' in dumfries

A 28-YEAR-OLD MAN WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED AFTER HE IS SAID TO HAVE BEEN DELIBERATELY HIT BY A CAR IN THE TOWN'S CRIFFEL ROAD ON SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025. 12:51, 21 May 2025Updated 12:51, 21

May 2025 A man has been detained by police in connection with a hit-and-run attempted murder on a Scots street. The 29-year-old was arrested following an incident in Dumfries at the

weekend. A 28-year-old man was seriously injured after he is said to have been deliberately hit by a car in the town's Criffel Road on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The emergency services

raced to the scene, near to the town's Lincluden Road, at 11.20pm, after receiving a report that a car had deliberately crashed into a man. The 28-year-old was rushed to Dumfries and

Galloway Royal Infirmary for treatment and a police probe was launched. Officers said the driver fled the scene, heading towards College Road and onto Newbridge Drive. JOIN THE DAILY RECORD

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rear windows was in the area at the time. And the force said today that a suspect had been arrested and charged. Article continues below A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal

and the suspect is due to appear in the dock at Dumfries Sheriff Court tomorrow, Thursday, May 22, 2025 in connection with the case. The investigation into the incident continues. Detective

Inspector Scott Wilson said at the time: "Extensive enquiries are ongoing and we have been gathering CCTV footage from the surrounding area, which is being reviewed. "Officers have

also been carrying out door to door enquiries in the local area and will continue to do so. But I would also be very keen to speak anyone who was in the area at the time or has seen the car

since then and may be able to assist our investigation. "I would also like to hear from anyone who has dash cam, private CCTV or doorbell footage from the Lincluden area around the

time of the incident. "Any information, or footage, could prove vital, so please do pass it on to officers. Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting

reference 4575 of 17 May. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111." Article continues below