Highland cottage once owned by Jimmy Savile targeted by vandals again
A Highland cottage previously owned by Jimmy Savile has been targeted by vandals once again.
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Teenage boy charged with vandalising former Aberdeen care home
A teenager has been charged with vandalism at an abandoned Aberdeen care home.
Fresh appeal in bid to find balaclava-clad Aberdeen car fire gang
Police have issued a fresh plea for information as they continue their hunt for a trio of men wearing dark clothes and balaclavas who torched a car in Aberdeen.
Police hunt balaclava-clad gang after car fire leaves children screaming in fright
Screaming children watched in terror after a balaclava-clad gang torched a car on a quiet Aberdeen street.
Car set on fire and another has its windows smashed overnight in Aberdeen
Officers are appealing for witnesses after two cars were vandalised in Aberdeen in the early hours today.
Anger as Aberdeen community centre vandalised on polling day
Community leaders have been left horrified after vandals trashed an Aberdeen polling station.
Man, 42, charged over alleged vandalism at Elgin mosque
A 42-year-old man has been charged in connection with alleged vandalism at a mosque in Elgin. He is expected to appear at Elgin Sheriff Court today. Detective Inspector Martin Macdougall said: “Once again I would like to thank all those who assisted with our investigation.”
Boy, 12, charged in connection with Mintlaw vandalisms
A 12-year-old boy has been charged in connection with vandalisms in a north-east village.
Police carry out extensive CCTV footage review in effort to catch Elgin mosque vandals
Police are carrying out an extensive review of CCTV footage to identify a man seen in the area when a mosque was vandalised in Elgin.
Search launched after offensive graffiti spray-painted on Moray mosque
Officers are appealing for information after Elgin Mosque was vandalised.
Inverness beauty spot restored following act of vandalism
An Inverness man has come to the rescue after a recently-refurbished city viewpoint was badly damaged by vandals.
Police launch appeal after Mintlaw library windows are repeatedly smashed
Police are hunting vandals who have attacked Mintlaw Library three times in as many weeks.
Police appeal after spate of vandalism in Elgin
Police in Elgin are appealing for information after a spate of vandalism in the town.
Aberdeenshire men’s shed group looking for new home after vandals strike again
An Aberdeenshire men’s shed group has been forced to look for a new home for its gardeners, after its horticultural area was destroyed by vandals for the umpteenth time in the last year.
Thieves target north-east Scout hut just months after vandal attack
Thieves have targeted a north-east Scout hut just months after it was hit by vandals.
Aberdeen primary attacked by vandals two nights in a row
Heartless vandals have attacked an Aberdeen primary school two nights in a row- scrawling “vile” swear words on the building.
‘Guardians of heritage’ to protect Scotland’s monuments from vandals
A new initiative has been launched to protect and preserve Scotland’s historic attractions for generations to come.
Neighbour from hell has sentence deferred following two-week vandalism spree
A “sense of betrayal” by her best friend provoked a grieving widow to exact revenge on her neighbour and his new partner.
Vandals target north-east primary pupil garden for third time in six weeks
Heartless vandals have smashed up a primary school garden for the third time in less than two months.
Rosemount hit by surge of ‘vulgar’ vandalism
“Vulgar” graffiti has blighted an Aberdeen community leaving cash-strapped council chiefs counting the cost.
Drug-fuelled prisoner causes thousands of pounds worth of damages in vandalism outburst
A prisoner caused thousands of pounds of damage to two of his cells after obtaining drugs in jail.
Aberdeen University refers medical students to ‘fitness to practice’ watchdog after boozy ‘rampage’
Aberdeen University has referred a number of medical students to a ‘fitness to practice’ watchdog after their boozy antics ruined a couple’s wedding reception.
North-east sports club counting the cost after vandals strike
A north-east sports club has been left counting the cost after vandals targeted their precious playing surface.
Police appeal after vandals target north-east tennis and bowling club
Police are appealing for information following vandalism at a north-east sports club at the weekend.
Police launch appeal after 15 vehicles get tyres slashed overnight
Police in Fort William are appealing for information after a number of vehicles were vandalised in the Upper Achintore area of the town.
Bill for £3,500 to repair vandalism to Fraserburgh Academy
Scarce council resources are being ploughed into north-east schools to repair the wanton damage caused by vandals.
Police appeal for information after van vandalised in Aberdeen
Officers are carrying out inquiries after a van was vandalised in the Torry area of Aberdeen.
North-east woman caused £5,000 worth of damage to neighbour’s cars – for no apparent reason
A pensioner caused more than £5,000 worth of damage to her neighbour's cars by scratching them - for no apparent reason.
Police spend £54,000 in repairs after vandals target force fleet
Police have been forced to pay out almost £54,000 in repair bills over the past three years after their vehicles were vandalised.
Cash-strapped north-east council spends £67,000 on repairing vandalism
Vandals have cost a cash-strapped council more than £67,000 in the last two years - with almost 40% of the bill going to damaged schools.
Footage released in effort to nab vandal who jammed locks with super glue in Aberdeen
A family business has released CCTV footage in an effort to track down a vandal who has been jamming its lock with super glue.
New BMX track damaged by motorcycling vandals
A new BMX track in the Black Isle has been ripped to shreds by vandals just days after major work came to an end.