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Knife-wielding man hit by police car admits assaulting officers in Aberdeen
Overview
Linus Luopas, 29, has pleaded guilty at the High Court in Glasgow to five charges of assault after chasing police officers with a knife in Aberdeen. During the incident on 28 February, Luopas was struck twice by a police car, hit with batons, sprayed with incapacitant, and bitten by a police dog named Zeus. The Scottish Police Federation raised concerns after it was revealed that an armed response unit called to the scene lacked authorisation to take action. Luopas will be sentenced at a later date.
Key points
- Linus Luopas pleaded guilty to five charges of assault at the High Court in Glasgow.
- During the incident in Aberdeen, Luopas was struck twice by a police car, hit with batons, and sprayed with incapacitant.
- Luopas had chased officers with a knife and threatened another innocent man near his home.
- A police dog, Zeus, was injured during the efforts to subdue Luopas and required veterinary treatment.
- The Scottish Police Federation raised concerns because an armed response unit called to the scene was not authorised to act.