More than 400,000 people on ‘vulnerable persons’ database, investigation finds
More than 400,000 people have been placed on a police "vulnerable persons" database, an investigation has found.
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Pensioner taken to hospital after disturbance in Highland village
A 78-year-old man was left needing hospital treatment after a disturbance outside a house in a Highland village.
Man dies following late night disturbance at Dundee property
The death of a man following a disturbance in Dundee is being treated as suspicious.
Man taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash on north-east road
An elderly man has been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle crash on a north-east road this morning.
Man charged after two seriously injured in three-vehicle collision
A man has been charged following a three-vehicle crash on a major road.
Police name man killed after attack at Glasgow party
A young man murdered in a "senseless" attack at a party has been named by police.
Death of ‘heavily intoxicated’ man investigated by police
The death of a man who gave the impression of having been heavily intoxicated is being treated as unexplained.
Five men arrested as first Old Firm match of the season takes place
Five men have been arrested as Celtic faced Rangers in the first Old Firm match of the season.
Teenager arrested after 75-year-old sexually assaulted by home intruder
A teenager has been arrested after an elderly woman was sexually assaulted in her home.
Police release image amid hunt for man over assault on woman in Glasgow shop
Police have released a picture of a man they want to speak to after a woman was assaulted in a shop.
Woman dies after being pulled from sea in the Highlands
A woman has died after being pulled from the sea off Ullapool.
Man, 48, charged after alleged sexual assault at Union Terrace Gardens
A man has been charged following an alleged sexual assault in Aberdeen city centre.
Woman assaulted while out walking her dog in north-east town
Police are appealing for information after a woman was pushed to the ground while out walking her dog.
Motorists face major tailbacks after Moray crash
Motorists faced major delays this morning following a two-vehicle crash on a busy Moray road.
Three teenagers charged in connection with alleged assault in Inverurie
Three teenagers have been charged in connection with an alleged assault on another young person.
Police arrest two men after cannabis worth nearly £500,000 seized
Two men have been arrested after police seized almost £500,000 worth of drugs.
Woman, 32, seriously injured after being hit by car on dual carriageway
A woman is in a serious condition in hospital after being knocked down on a dual carriageway.
Police launch ‘willful fire-raising’ probe after three vehicles set blaze at same Aberdeen property
A joint investigation has been launched after two cars and a van were destroyed in a spate of "wilful fire-raising" at the same property in Aberdeen.
Police investigating Spiderman daredevil’s oil rig stunt
Police have confirmed they are investigating a thrill-seeker who climbed to the top of Buchan Alpha oil rig in Shetland while dressed as Spiderman.
Brazen thief takes off with chip shop’s delivery van – and two fish suppers
The owner of a popular Aberdeen chipper has revealed how a brazen thief took off with their van in the middle of a delivery - along with two large fish suppers.
Motorists face major delays after two-car crash at busy Aberdeen junction
Motorists are facing serious delays this morning after a two-car crash at a busy Aberdeen junction.
One dead, three injured in horror crash on country road
One person has died and three more injured after a horror crash on a country road in Moray.
Driver killed and three injured in Moray road crash
A young woman has died and three people are being treated in hospital after a one-car crash in Moray.
Police seize £150,000 of drugs in the Highlands
Police in the Highlands have seized almost £150,000 worth of drugs as part of a week long operation.
Motorists face delays after two-vehicle crash at busy Aberdeen junction
Motorists are facing delays this morning after a car collided with a van at a busy Aberdeen junction.
Man charged after woman allegedly raped in Clackmannanshire
A man has been charged over the alleged rape of a woman in Clackmannanshire.
Two men charged after £100,000 of cocaine found in Perth police raid
Cocaine with an estimated street value of £100,000 has been seized by police in Perth.
Cyclist taken to hospital with serious injuries after van crash
A male cyclist has been taken to hospital following a crash on the A96 earlier this morning.
Armed police presence in Scotland to be ‘gradually’ reduced after London attack
Armed police officers will still be seen across Scotland as the response is "gradually" reduced following the London Underground train bombing.
Edinburgh’s Waverley Station evacuated with rail services disrupted
Waverley Station in Edinburgh was evacuated after a fire alarm was activated, causing disruption to rail services.
Police investigate unexplained death in Aberdeen
Police are investigating an unexplained death at an Aberdeen property.
Aberdeenshire road closed following morning crash.
An Aberdeenshire road has been closed following a three vehicle crash this morning.