A MAN on trial for attempting to murder a police officer claimed he believed he was under attack from armed men, a trial heard today.

Zeng Xing Yu allegedly assaulted constable Neil Kerr in Devonshire Gardens Lane in Glasgow’s Hyndland on July 21, 2020.

Prosecutors claim the 49-year-old was behind the wheel of a motor which went on to strike PC Kerr on the head and body.

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Yu allegedly then drove with the officer on the bonnet before hitting another car.

The attempted murder charge states PC Kerr fell to the ground all to his injury and danger of his life.

Yu faces a separate allegation of resisting and obstructing other officers in the lane.

Yu and Wang Wen, 30, are also charged with being concerned in the supply of cannabis on the same day.

Yu pleaded not guilty to attempting to murder PC Kerr at the High Court in Paisley.

Yu has lodged a special defence of self-defence.

The clerk told jurors before the trial started that Yu "believed he was under attack from armed men when he was in a state of fear and alarm."

First witness Nicola Brunt, 42, a scene examiner and prosecutor John McElroy went over pictures shown to jurors of the lane and vehicles on the day of the incident.

One image apparently showed damage to a Vauxhall vehicle to the door and mirror on the driver's side.

A police radio and handcuffs were also pictured lying on the lane as was several apparent blood staining.

A further two sets of handcuffs and what Miss Brunt claimed was a police baton was also on the ground.

Jurors were then shown a picture of a Mercedes that was also apparently damaged on the lane.

Mr McElroy said: "On the side next to the indicator there is apparent scraping?"

Miss Brunt replied: "Yes."

The car's fuel cap appeared to be open and there was apparent further scraping along the side of the car on the driver's side.

The front wheel also appeared at a "particular angle" according to Miss Brunt.

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Lastly, jurors' attention was brought to damage to the Mercedes' windscreen.

Yu's QC Donald Findlay suggested the police baton looked like a "cosh."

Mr Findlay also asked if it was possible for two cars to be able to pass each other on the lane.

Miss Brunt replied: "If doing it perfectly and one might mount the pavement."

Mr Findlay also raised the topic of police uniform and whether the public would need to know if they were dealing with the police.

Miss Brunt replied: "Yes."

Mr McElroy then asked if there was nothing unusual about plain clothed officers in day-to-day policing in Scotland.

Miss Brunt said: "No."

The trial which is expected to last until Wednesday next week continues before judge Fiona Tait.