Attempted murder charge after police officer hurt in Swindon

The officer was seriously injured trying to stop a vehicle on the A419 in Swindon

A man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after a police officer was seriously injured.

The officer tried to stop a vehicle on the A419 in Swindon in the early hours of Tuesday when she was hurt.

Marlon Joao, 39, is also charged with dangerous driving, failing to provide a specimen of breath and driving without insurance.

Mr Joao, of Merton Court, Eynsham, Oxfordshire, was remanded and is due to appear at Bristol Crown Court in May.

The officer's injuries were described as serious but not life-threatening.

She was taken to Great Western Hospital in Swindon for treatment and has since been discharged, Wiltshire Police said.

A second officer was also taken to hospital for assessment but was unhurt.