Wiltshire Police have charged 39-year-old Marlon Kambulu Joao from Merton Court Eynsham, Oxfordshire with attempted murder.
He is also charged with dangerous driving, failing to provide a specimen of breath, no insurance and driving otherwise than in accordance with a driving licence.
This follows an incident during which a police officer was seriously injured in the early hours of yesterday (26/04) whilst attempting to stop a vehicle being driven on the A419 in Swindon.
Joao who is currently in police custody is due to appear before Swindon Magistrates today.
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Well done Wilts Police, wishing the officer well. I guess he will get bail, continue to drive and not attend and further process!!