DETECTIVE Chief Inspector speaks about sentencing of 'dangerous man' who almost killed a police officer last July.

As we have previously reported, Zeng Xing Yu was jailed today at the High Court Paisley for attempted murder.

The man drove his car at PC Neil Kerr on July 21, last year.

READ MORE: Man behind attack on police in Glasgow's West End jailed

DETECTIVE Chief Inspector John Morrison of Police Scotland’s Serious and Organised Crime Unit, spoke out after the sentencing.

He said: “I welcome the sentencing of Yu and his accomplice. These men ignored instructions from officers to step out of their car.

“Yu is a dangerous man who deliberately and callously drove at an officer who was doing his job and ended up with serious injuries. Thankfully he has now recovered and is back on duty, a testament to his hard work and commitment to combatting organised crime.

“There has been an increasing number of reports of assaults on officers over the years and this sentence sends a clear message that assaults on Police Scotland staff will not be tolerated, all of whom are dedicated public servants.

“The Chief Constable Iain Livingstone has made it clear that violence against officers and staff is utterly unacceptable and coming under attack should not be part of the job. He has outlined his commitment to reducing the impact violence has on our officers and staff and to introducing measures to improve their safety."