A man who was armed with two knives has been jailed after stabbing a police officer during a drugs raid at an East Kilbride property.
The officer, who was part of a team executing a drugs warrant, sustained injuries in the attack but has since recovered. The attacker confronted officers with the weapons when they entered the property.
Custodial Sentence Imposed
The court imposed a custodial sentence reflecting the seriousness of using a weapon against an emergency worker. Controlled substances were recovered from the property during the search.
The case highlights the risks faced by officers carrying out drugs enforcement operations. Attacks on emergency workers in Scotland can attract enhanced sentences under current legislation.