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Man Convicted of Attempted Murder for Police Car Attack

4/14/2026

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Thomas Malone, 29, was convicted of attempted murder for hitting police officer PC Adam Brealey with a stolen Mercedes at a Shell garage in Edinburgh on July 9, 2024.
Malone stole the car while a 16-year-old boy was in the backseat and drove dangerously, injuring Brealey during the incident.
After fleeing on foot, Malone was arrested nearby and pleaded guilty to attempted murder, dangerous driving, and abduction.
Sentencing is scheduled for May 12, 2024, and police officials condemned violence against law enforcement.

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Thomas Malone, 29, was convicted of attempted murder for hitting police officer PC Adam Brealey with a stolen Mercedes at a Shell garage in Edinburgh on July 9, 2024.
Malone stole the car while a 16-year-old boy was in the backseat and drove dangerously, injuring Brealey during the incident.
After fleeing on foot, Malone was arrested nearby and pleaded guilty to attempted murder, dangerous driving, and abduction.
Sentencing is scheduled for May 12, 2024, and police officials condemned violence against law enforcement.