The serving police officer who has been left seriously injured after being hit by a car has been named.

Phil Hedge-Holmes was on duty when he was struck by a silver Vauxhall Corsa on London Road, Carmyle, around 10.50am on Friday.

The 45-year-old, who has worked for Police Scotland for almost five years, remains in a serious condition in hospital.

He was hit as attended at the scene of an earlier collision.

Superintendent Sandy Blair, Greater Glasgow Division, said: "My thoughts are very much with Phil, his wife Kelly and his family. What they are going through today is unimaginable.

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"This illustrates, in the most tragic of ways, the dangers our officers face on a daily basis. Phil and his family are being cared for by specially trained officers and any support required is being made available for them and Phil's colleagues.

"The Police Scotland officers who dealt with the incident acted with the utmost professionalism and my thoughts are with them too this evening. I am also grateful to members of the public who assisted our officers at the scene."

Phil was treated at the scene of the collision before being taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. His condition is being described by hospital staff as serious.

Roads Policing officers are continuing enquiries and are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to contact them.

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Sergeant Michael McCusker said: "We need anyone who was in the area at the time and who has information which will assist our inquiry to get in touch. Anyone who may have captured the collision on their vehicles' dashcam is also urged to come forward."

Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the collision are ongoing however, Police Scotland can confirm that a 30-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

London Road is now open to Eastbound traffic only. Westbound remains closed.