Man to stand trial charged with attempting to murder police officer with sword
A MAN is to stand trial charged with attempting to murder a police officer.
Craig Brown is alleged to have attacked Sergeant Brian Simpson with a sword in Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire last September.
Prosecutors claim he threatened Sgt Simpson before repeatedly trying to hit him on the head and body with the weapon.
The 30-year-old is further charged with damaging a police vehicle by striking it with the sword.
Brown is also accused of having an offensive weapon.
His QC Thomas Ross pleaded not guilty on his behalf during a short hearing at the High Court in Glasgow today.
Lady Stacey set a trial due to begin in May.
The case could last around three days.
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