Fife predator jailed after forcing party-goer to drink wine, pinning her to the sofa and removing her clothing
A predator who sexually assaulted a young woman at a party has been jailed for four years.
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CCTV hard drive and sum of cash stolen from Perthshire filling station
Police in Perthshire have launched an appeal after a petrol station in Ballinluig was broken into. A CCTV hard drive and a three-figure sum of cash were taken from the filling station some time between 11.30pm on Sunday and 1.10am on Monday. Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101.
Woman alleged to have attacked three kids at multiple Dundee addresses
A woman is to stand trial accused of attacking three children and presenting a knife to a man’s throat.
Thug told police he was Mickey Mouse during foul-mouthed rant at Dundee flats
A thug told police he was Mickey Mouse during a foul-mouthed rammy at a block of flats.
Family of man killed in Fife hit-and-run urge driver to come forward to allow them to ‘start grieving properly’
The family of a man killed in a hit and run collision on a Fife road have paid tribute to their "much loved" son, brother and uncle.
Police appeal after woman ‘wearing a sparkly dress’ assaulted by four people in Dundee
Police have issued an appeal after a woman wearing a sparkly dress was assaulted by four people in Dundee.
Detectives issue plea for dash-cam footage after fatal stabbing
Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of a man have issued a plea for dash-cam footage which “could be key” in helping them catch his killer.
Man convicted over biggest cash robbery ‘critical’ after shooting
A man shot at a house owned by comedian Russell Kane has been named locally as Paul Allen, a cage fighter convicted for his part in planning Britain’s biggest cash robbery.
Legal reforms to ‘remove stigma’ from ex-prisoners seeking work
Some former convicts who were sentenced to more than four years will no longer have to tell employers after a certain amount of time has passed.
Fatal stabbing in Birmingham may have been targeted – police
A man has been stabbed to death in what may have been a targeted attack.
Teenage boy sustains minor injuries after assault in Perth park
A 16-year-old boy has sustained minor injuries after being assaulted by two boys in a Perth park.
Dundee care home worker allegedly groped female colleague in front of elderly resident
A care home worker groped his female colleague in a dark room in front of an elderly resident, a court has heard.
Elderly couple from Forfar targeted in ‘despicable’ bank scam
Police have issued a warning to the public following a "distressing" incident involving an elderly couple from Forfar being targeted by scammers.
Fife man caught with over 1,300 indecent images of children avoids prison sentence
A pervert caught with a haul of sick images, some of which he shared with online creeps, has dodged a prison sentence.
Man from Dundee allegedly attached posters to lamp-posts with messages intended for former partner
A man allegedly followed his former partner and left letters on her car.
Shirtless thug racially abused shopkeeper during drunken outburst at Blackness Road shop
A bare-chested thug racially abused a shopkeeper during a drunken outburst.
Ten drivers are found over the limit in clampdown by Tayside police
Ten drivers were found behind the wheel under the influence of drink or drugs during a summer campaign by Tayside Police.
Three people arrested and charged with drink driving in Perthshire
Three people were arrested and charged with drink driving in Perthshire overnight on Sunday.
Further reports ordered on man who glassed twin brothers at Dundee bar
Further reports have been ordered on a man who admitted glassing twin brothers in a pub.
Man accused of attempting to murder police officer in Tayport appears in court for second time
A man accused of trying to murder a police officer in Tayport has appeared in court for the second time.