Use of irritant spray on man at Fraserburgh police station ‘necessary and proportionate’
The police watchdog has ruled the use of an irritant spray on a man during a struggle at a north-east station was “necessary and proportionate.”
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PIRC rules that police were entitled to use Taser in case involving Aberdeen man
The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner has ruled that officers were justified in using a taser when confronted with a man "with a knife against his throat" in Aberdeen last year.
PIRC rules that police were entitled to use Taser in case involving Aberdeen man
The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner has ruled that officers were justified in using a taser when confronted with a man "with a knife against his throat" in Aberdeen last year.
Probe into man’s death to focus on ‘police contact’
An investigation into the death of a 32-year-old man in Inverness will focus on “police contact” prior to him dying in hospital.
Mystery after man dies in police care
A probe is under way after a 32-year-old man who was taken into the care of police after a city disturbance died at hospital in Inverness.
Tasering man armed with knife and guns was “proportionate and justified”
Police use of a taser against a man armed with guns and a knife was "proportionate and justified", an independent review has found.
Girl struck by van continues to battle serious injuries
The family of a schoolgirl knocked down by a police van say she is now in a stable condition and "out of bed".
Investigation launched after police officer allegedly fired taser during disturbance
Scotland's police watchdog has launched an investigation after a police officer fired a Taser during a disturbance in the Highlands.
Man who led A9 anti-speed camera campaign caught speeding in Highlands
The man who spearheaded a high-profile campaign against speed cameras in the Highlands has been left embarrassed - after being caught speeding.
Police ordered to review handling of incident involving woman with mental health issues
Police Scotland has been ordered to carry out a review into the way it handled an incident involving a north-east woman with severe mental health problems.
North east dad fights for justice following 18-year-old son’s tragic death
A grieving father has accused prosecutors of failing to get justice for his son.
Aberdeen man in coma after city plunge
The family of a man who has been left in a coma after plunging over a wall in Aberdeen have been warned they might not recognise them when he wakes up.