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Crash Suspect Attacks Police With Chainsaw
20 Jan
Summary
- Kastrati allegedly chased an officer with a chainsaw after a car crash.
- The officer feared for his life during the chainsaw pursuit.
- The accused was in custody for 18 months before trial.
A man named Kastrati faced trial for allegedly attacking a police officer with a chainsaw. The court heard that the incident occurred after Kastrati was involved in a car crash with a police vehicle. Following the collision, Kastrati reportedly fled the scene but then returned with a chainsaw.
The pursuing officer described the terrifying encounter, stating he believed Kastrati intended to kill him. He detailed how Kastrati chased him while brandishing the chainsaw and shouting obscenities. The accused had been remanded in custody for 18 months prior to the trial. The trial at the High Court in Paisley heard evidence from the officer about the near-fatal encounter.
