A woman has been charged after a police officer was seriously injured when he was hit by a car while on duty.

Phil Hedge-Holmes, who has been serving in the police for nearly five years, was struck on Friday May 31 as he attended an earlier crash.

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The incident happened at around 10.50am on London Road in Carmyle, Glasgow.

The 45-year-old suffered serious leg injuries when he was hit by a silver Vauxhall Corsa.

He was treated at the scene before being taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

A 24-year-old woman has now been charged with a road traffic offence.

Police Scotland said a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.