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Crooks back on the chain gang – Perthshire Advertiser

January 27th, 2012 Posted in Tayside | No Comments »

Crooks back on the chain gang
Perthshire Advertiser
A Tayside Police spokesman conceded that isolated farms could often be 'soft targets' for opportunistic crooks. “People who live in very remote rural are often very trusting and tend not to lock things up,” he said. More recently – and closer to Perth ...

Freak accident in rural town a crowd puller – Perthshire Advertiser

January 27th, 2012 Posted in Tayside | No Comments »

Freak accident in rural town a crowd puller
Perthshire Advertiser
A Tayside Police spokeswoman confirmed that no-one had been injured during the incident, with two officers attending the aftermath. “The handbrake failed and the car rolled down High Street and hit three parked cars,” she said.

Couple may be key to fingering car vandal – Perthshire Advertiser

January 27th, 2012 Posted in Tayside | No Comments »

Couple may be key to fingering car vandal
Perthshire Advertiser
A Tayside Police spokesman said it was possible the vandal could have thrown the missile from a moving car. The victim, a 49-year-old man, had parked his 2007 model Ford outside his home on Stirling Road – the Kinross-shire village's main drag.

Edinburgh taxi driver robbed and punched at knifepoint – BBC News

January 27th, 2012 Posted in Lothian & Borders | No Comments »

BBC News

Edinburgh taxi driver robbed and punched at knifepoint
BBC News
A Lothian and Borders Police spokesman said: "The victim has suffered a frightening ordeal at the hands of these three men, which thankfully did not result in him sustaining any serious injury. "Nonetheless he has been left extremely shaken, ...

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World champion opens fishing season – Stirling Observer

January 27th, 2012 Posted in Central Scotland | No Comments »

World champion opens fishing season
Stirling Observer
The parade will leave the square at 9.15am, led by Central Scotland Police Band. Scott will demonstrate casting with a double-handed rod and give some free tuition. He said: “The Teith is renowned for its spring run so here's hoping one or two nice ...

Police probe golf club break-in – Dunferline Press

January 27th, 2012 Posted in Fife | No Comments »

Police probe golf club break-in
Dunferline Press
"I would urge anyone who may have seen anything they consider to be suspicious, or anyone who has information about this crime to contact Fife Constabulary on 0845 600 5702 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

Four arrested after drugs worth £160000 recovered in raids – stv.tv

January 27th, 2012 Posted in Strathclyde | No Comments »

stv.tv

Four arrested after drugs worth £160000 recovered in raids
stv.tv
Strathclyde Police said a 33-year-old man and a 29 year-old woman were arrested in connection with the Bridgeton raid. While a 35-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman were arrested in connection with the Dennistoun incident. All four people arrested ...

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Drug squad police arrest six after early morning raids in Glasgow – Glaswegian

January 27th, 2012 Posted in Strathclyde | No Comments »

Drug squad police arrest six after early morning raids in Glasgow
Glaswegian
Superintendent Steven Reed, of Strathclyde Police, said: "Drugs can bring death, deprivation and misery to many families and members of our local communities. "Protecting our communities and ensuring that the area where you live is a safe place remains ...

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