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Family pay tribute to ‘beloved Papa’ killed in horror hit-and-run as cops hunt plush Mercedes driver

A PENSIONER who died after being mowed down by a car in an early morning hit-and-run has been named.

James Craig, 70, lost his life after he was struck by a Mercedes motor[1] on the A723 in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire[2] at the weekend.

James Craig died after he was struck by a car while crossing the A723 in Hamilton

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James Craig died after he was struck by a car while crossing the A723 in HamiltonCredit: Police Scotland

His heartbroken family hailed his “love, energy, and kindness” and described him as a “bright light” in their lives.

He was crossing the road near Quarry Street when the vehicle ploughed into him around 12.40am on Sunday.

Emergency crews rushed to the scene after the alarm was raised but tragically James could not be saved and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

In a moving statement, his family said: “Our beloved Dad and Papa was a bright light in our lives so full of love, energy, and kindness. It’s hard to believe he’s been taken from us far too soon.

Bomb squad called to Scots street & locals evacuated amid ‘ongoing police investigation’

Inspector Greg McLaughlan said: “Our investigation has established that the car made off in northerly direction following the crash and we are carrying out a number of enquiries to trace the driver.

“Despite the time, there were people and vehicles in the area, and we are keen to speak to any potential witnesses who have not yet spoken to officers. We are continuing to appeal to anyone else with information to come forward.

“I would urge anyone who was in the area between 12.30am and 12.45am to contact police.

“I would also take the opportunity to appeal directly to the driver involved to do the right thing. Please come forward, identify yourself and speak to us.”

Anyone with information or dash-cam or CCTV footage that could help is urged to contact Police Scotland[3] on 101, quoting incident number 0171 of Sunday, 27 October, 2024.

References

  1. ^ struck by a Mercedes motor (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  2. ^ Lanarkshire (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  3. ^ Police Scotland (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)

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Father and son charged with attempted murder after cop ‘mowed down’ in Scots street

A FATHER and son have appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of a police officer.

Douglas Mills, 56, and Douglas Mills Jnr, 30, are alleged to have seriously injured the on-duty officer in Hamilton[1], Lanarkshire[2].

The crash happened on Low Waters Road in Hamilton

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The crash happened on Low Waters Road in HamiltonCredit: Les Gallagher
Police were called to the scene at 1pm on Friday

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Police were called to the scene at 1pm on FridayCredit: Les Gallagher
Two people have now appeared at court

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Two people have now appeared at courtCredit: Les Gallagher

They were arrested after the 33-year-old policeman was alleged to have been hurt during an incident on the town’s Low Waters Road on Friday afternoon.

Emergency services[3] raced to the scene at around 1pm after receiving reports of a collision.

Both men appeared in private at Hamilton Sheriff Court[4] where they face a charge of attempted murder[5].

No plea was made and they were remanded in custody by Sheriff John Hamilton.

Police[6] had said officers approached an Audi[7] S3 in the course of a patrol and attempted to engage the occupants.

The vehicle was said to have moved off and allegedly struck the officer.

He was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital[8] in Glasgow[9], for treatment of serious injuries.

The other officer was uninjured.

Mills snr, of Glasgow, and Mills jnr, of Hamilton, are expected to make a further court appearance in eight days.

A previous statement from the force said: “Two men have been arrested and charged after an on-duty officer was seriously injured in an incident involving a car[10] in Hamilton.

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“Officers approached the vehicle on Low Waters Road around 1pm on Friday, 30 August in the course of a general patrol.

“The vehicle then made off and was involved in a collision with one of the officers, a 33-year-old man.

“Two men, aged, 30 and 56, have been arrested and charged in connection with the incident and are due to appear before Hamilton Sheriff Court on Wednesday, 4 September, 2024.

“The injured officer remains in hospital for treatment.”

Police closed the roads between Downie Street and Hall Street as they dealt with the incident.

At the time, locals reported seeing several police vehicles and a helicopter circling overhead.


“Poor guy.”

The father and son are due to appear in court again in eight days

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The father and son are due to appear in court again in eight daysCredit: Les Gallagher
Officers locked down the road after the incident

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Officers locked down the road after the incidentCredit: Les Gallagher

References

  1. ^ Hamilton (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  2. ^ Lanarkshire (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  3. ^ Emergency services (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  4. ^ Court (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  5. ^ murder (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  6. ^ Police (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  7. ^ Audi (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  8. ^ Hospital (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  9. ^ Glasgow (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  10. ^ car (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)