Police officer hurt in crash with 'stolen' car
BBCA police officer has been seriously injured in a crash during a pursuit of car which was allegedly stolen in the Highlands.
Police were alerted to the theft of a silver Subaru Forester from Dingwall at about 17:10 on Sunday.
Shortly after there were reports of the car being driven dangerously on the A82 south of Inverness.
Police Scotland said there was a pursuit before the Subaru collided with a police car near Dunain. Two men were arrested and have appeared at Inverness Sheriff Court.
The female officer was taken to hospital for treatment, and another male officer sustained minor injuries.
A 29-year-old man from Inverness has been charged with theft, road traffic offences and assault.
He made no plea and was remanded in custody.
A 42-year-old man from the Ross and Cromarty area was accused of theft and road traffic offences.
He made no plea and was granted bail.
The road was closed for an hour to allow for the recovery of the vehicles to take place.
Insp Donald MacKinnon said: "Further inquiries into this incident remain ongoing and we ask for any motorists who may have seen the Subaru being driven between Dingwall and the A82 prior to the crash, to please come forward."