Charities launch hotline for reporting sexual exploitation of children
A new helpline for reporting the sexual exploitation of children has been launched by Barnardo’s Scotland and Crimestoppers.
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Police response to reports of people at quarry before death ‘appropriate’: Pirc
The police response to a report of people being at a disused quarry, made hours before a man drowned at the location, was “appropriate and proportionate”, a report has found.
Teenager denies raping and murdering six-year-old girl on Bute
A teenager will go on trial next year charged with the rape and murder of six-year-old Alesha MacPhail on the Scottish island of Bute.
Man’s face slashed in Glasgow city-centre attack
Police have launched an investigation after a man was seriously assaulted in Glasgow.
Police hunt ‘cowardly’ robber who attacked mother-to-be
A robber who attacked a pregnant woman before making off with her handbag has been branded “cowardly and contemptible” by police.
Mother and ex-partner jailed for 10 years over death of three-week-old baby
A mother who treated her baby as a “fashion accessory” has been jailed with her ex-partner for 10 years each for being responsible for the “brutal” death of her three-week-old son.
Belfast’s state-of-the-art safety centre to stay open, police say
The future of a state-of-the-art safety centre in Belfast has been secured, police have announced.
Man charged following paramilitary activity investigation in Northern Ireland
A man has been charged with attempted possession of a prohibited weapon in relation to the Irish National Liberation Army (INLA), the Police Service of Northern Ireland said.
Shoplifter’s order wish list for customers recovered by police
Police have recovered a shoplifter’s shopping list of goods to steal for customers.
Three arrested on suspicion of paramilitary activity in Northern Ireland
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of paramilitary activity in connection to the Irish National Liberation Army (INLA), the Police Service of Northern Ireland has said.
Burglar caught by fingerprint on Yoda tin
A burglar was caught and jailed after he left a fingerprint on a tin depicting Star Wars character Yoda.
11 of the silliest things people have said during encounters with the law
If ever you find yourself having a brush with the law, it’s important that you say exactly the right thing.
Met Police allowed to knock moped thieves off bikes at high speed
Police officers will use their vehicles to knock moped thieves off their bikes – even during high-speed pursuits, Scotland Yard has said.
Wanted UK brothers arrested in Thailand over drug allegations
Two British brothers who were wanted in the UK over drug allegations have been arrested at a hotel in Thailand.
Probe under way after rare fungus removed from New Forest
Police are investigating after a rare fungus was removed from its natural habitat in the New Forest.
Woman quizzed after man found murdered in Ballymena house
A man has been murdered at a house in Ballymena, police said.
Policeman ‘petrified’ after exposure to Novichok in Salisbury inquiry
The policeman who was left critically ill after the attempt to murder former Russian spy Sergei Skripal has said he was “petrified” to find out he had also been exposed to the deadly Novichok nerve agent.
Drug mule returns to Australia after Bali deportation
A convicted Australian drug mule returned to her homeland early on Thursday hours after she was deported from the Indonesian tourist island of Bali, where she had served nearly 14 years in prison for smuggling heroin.
Father in tears as he denies involvement in abuse and murder of daughter
A father broke down in tears as he denied the suggestion he was party to the sexual abuse and murder of his young daughter and her friend 32 years ago.
‘Sea change’ in use of electronic tags for prisoners, SPS chief says
Tougher restrictions on the use of home detention curfews (HDC) have resulted in a significant drop in the number or prisoners being freed from jail on electronic tags.