Almost a fifth of young Scots suffered stalking or harassment last year – survey
One in nine Scots have been the victim of stalking or harassment in the last year – with almost a fifth of young people affected.
Crime
Man arrested after ‘disturbance’ at Aberdeen primary school
A man has been arrested following a disturbance at an Aberdeen primary school this morning.
Third murder charge after boy, 16, stabbed to death in Birmingham
A third male has been charged with the murder of a 16-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in Birmingham.
Serial B&M shoplifter sentenced for thefts
A serial shoplifter has been jailed after targeting the same store twice in one day during her quest for cash.
Police called 43 times in the last four years to arrest Northlink ferry passengers
Northlink Ferries has had to call the police 43 times in the last four years to arrest passengers, according to its managing director.
Aberdeen cannabis grower caught by gasman chasing unpaid bills
An Aberdeen man was caught growing cannabis in his flat after he stopped paying his energy bills.
Former Aberdeen depute provost accused of groping and kissing man in sexual assault
The city’s former depute provost is to stand trial accused of touching and kissing a man against his will.
Woman sexually assaulted on train by man sitting in next seat
A woman has been subjected to a prolonged sexual assault on board a train.
Moray man pleads guilty to possessing bestiality porn after buying hard drive full of videos online
A Moray man has pleaded guilty to possessing videos of extreme bestiality pornography.
Community heartbreak as allotments trashed by vandals
Community gardeners have been left “heartbroken” after their Aberdeen allotments were trashed by vandals.
Ex-squaddie who launched into a Pokemon-themed tirade against police jailed after romantic break goes horribly wrong
An ex-squaddie who broke into a farmhouse and helped himself to food and drink before taking a nap - and then assaulted police - has been jailed.
Financial setback for Fort William FC after ‘scumbags’ damage club house in overnight break-in
They have been having a miserable time when it comes to league matches - and now Fort William FC have had some bad luck off the pitch, too.
Reward offered by devastated family after sentimental jewellery worth more than £100,000 stolen from their property
A devastated Moray family have offered a £1,000 reward after tens of thousands of pounds of jewellery were stolen from their home in a "senseless act of criminality".
Car valeter caught more than double the limit in Aberdeen after deciding his brother was too drunk to drive
A car valeter was caught more than double the drink-drive limit after he decided his brother was too intoxicated to get behind the wheel.
North-east farmer terrorised wife in drunken rage
A north-east farmer who terrorised his wife in a drunken rage has been fined.
Woman jailed over Tesco getaway crash
A woman who broke a Tesco worker’s back when she drove into her in a bid to escape after trying to steal from the supermarket has been jailed.
Three killed as gunman opens fire in Utrecht tram attack
A gunman killed three people and injured five on a tram in the Dutch city of Utrecht on Monday morning in what the mayor said appeared to be a terror attack.
‘Cold and callous’ mother who drowned daughter, three, in bath jailed for life
The father of a three-year-old girl drowned by his wife in a bath when their marriage broke down has branded her “cold and callous”, saying he desperately misses “being a daddy”.
Nationwide police campaign taps into ‘biggest fears’ of child groomers
A nationwide campaign tapping into the “biggest fears” of child groomers has been launched, with criminals being implored to seek help before it is too late.
Claudia Lawrence search hit by withholding of vital information – police
The search for Claudia Lawrence could be being hampered by the withholding of vital information, police have said 10 years after she was last seen.
Police issue warning after arresting 53-year-old north-east man for suspected drinking driving
Police have issued a warning to motorists in the north-east after a 53-year-old man was arrested for alleging driving while under the influence.
Two cars stolen from north-east village and taken to Aberdeen
Police in the north-east are appealing for information after two cars were stolen.
New Zealand mosque shootings: What we know so far
A man has appeared in court charged with murder after 49 people were shot to death during Friday prayers at two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch.
Hatton Garden raider ‘Basil’ jailed for 10 years
The Hatton Garden ringleader known as “Basil” has been jailed for 10 years – four years after carrying out the £14 million heist.
Hatton Garden gang’s ‘Basil’ guilty four years after £14m heist
The Hatton Garden ringleader known as “Basil” has been found guilty four years after carrying out the £14 million heist.
New Zealand mosque attacks: What we know so far
Forty-nine people have been killed and four people are in custody after attackers opened fire during Friday prayers at two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch.
A90 fatal crash: Man faces death by dangerous driving charge
A 34-year-old man has appeared in court charged with death by dangerous driving following an Aberdeenshire crash which killed three people.
MP mocked for saying all knives should be fitted with GPS
MP Scott Mann has been mocked online after he suggested fitting all knives sold in the UK with GPS tracking to help cut down violent crime.
Man injured in attack by armed gang in Edinburgh home
A man has been seriously injured in an attack by a balaclava-wearing trio armed with a blade.
Brother of murdered chef in appeal to catch ‘cruel’ killer
The brother of a chef who died after he was hit by a stolen car has appealed for information to help catch his killer.
Disturbance in Inverness block of flats led to police following trail of blood to one of the participants
A disturbance in an Inverness block of flats led to police following a trail of blood to one of the participants.
Police call on socialite death fugitive to give himself up and face justice
Police hunting the fugitive son of a wealthy businessman allegedly in hiding over the murder of a Norwegian socialite in London have told him: we will never give up.