Dutch national arrested on charge of attempting to murder police officer

The incident occurred on Wednesday night, on the Athens-Patras national highway, when the police officer hailed the suspect and asked him to pull over for a spot check. According to the charges, the driver refused and instead drove his car toward the policeman, who stepped away and shot in the air as a warning.

The Dutch national was placed under arrest and charged with attempted homicide, insubordination and abuse. The officer will face charges for needlessly firing his weapon.

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