Man accused of seizing Dundee police officer by the throat in alleged attack By Ciaran Shanks February 25 2020, 8:13am February 25 2020, 8:13am Share Man accused of seizing Dundee police officer by the throat in alleged attack Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/courts/2550443/police-attack-denied/ Copy Link A trial has been fixed for a Whitfield man charged with seizing a police officer by the throat. Bernard Dowd allegedly committed the offence on January 27 on Whitfield Gardens, the street where he resides. >> Keep up to date with the latest news with Evening Telegraph newsletter He denies shouting, swearing and making threats before assaulting PC Jamie Thomson by seizing hold of his throat. The 52-year-old pleaded not guilty and had a trial fixed for July by Sheriff Jillian Martin-Brown. >>Read more Dundee Sheriff Court news by clicking here This article originally appeared on the Evening Telegraph website. For more information, read about our new combined website.