A MAN has been charged with attempted murder of a police officer who was detaining a suspect allegedly armed with a knife and a bottle.
Officers have charged a man in connection with a disturbance in Fingerpost on Monday night, December 5.
At around 9.20pm, officers were informed that a man was on Parr Mount Street in possession of weapons, believed to be a bottle and a knife.
The area was searched and a man was seen close to The Mount Church on Traverse Street.
Police say a suspect was reportedly aggressive and still in possession of the weapons.
He was disarmed and detained.
One of the officers suffered "a minor injury" and no members of the public were harmed, police say.
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Thomas McComish, of Morgan Street, Parr has been charged with attempted murder; attempt to cause GBH with intent; possession of a bladed article in a public place and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.
McComish, 33, will appear at Wirral Adult Remand Court today, Thursday, December 8.
Detective Inspector Lisa Milligan said: "Our investigation continues, so if you witnessed this incident or have any information, images or footage, please contact @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with reference 22000896827."
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