Dutch national arrested on charge of attempting to murder police officer
A 51-year-old Dutch national has been arrested in Corinth on charges of attempting to murder a police officer by running him over with his car.
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.
