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Wedding celebrations end in a royal mess – Pune Mirror

Saturday, April 30th, 2011 Posted in Strathclyde | Comments Off

Wedding celebrations end in a royal messPune MirrorStrathclyde Police made 21 arrests for a variety of offences, mostly related to disorderly behaviour and drunkenness. Glasgow City Council had warned against the event and urged people to find a 'safer alternative'. ...

The SNP mustn’t waste time on separatism – The Guardian

Saturday, April 30th, 2011 Posted in Strathclyde | Comments Off

The SNP mustn't waste time on separatismThe GuardianNor has it allowed itself to be bounced into a single police force by Stephen House, the increasingly hysterical Strathclyde Police chief constable. The decision of Kenny MacAskill to free the only man ...

ROYAL WEDDING: A RIGHT ROYAL HANGOVER – Daily Star

Saturday, April 30th, 2011 Posted in Strathclyde | Comments Off

ROYAL WEDDING: A RIGHT ROYAL HANGOVERDaily StarOne police officer was taken to hospital and there were 22 arrests by Strathclyde Police, mostly for drunk and disorderly behaviour. Police had to break up fights and police horses were called in to ...

Scotland’s ‘shame’ as party ends in violence – Scotsman

Saturday, April 30th, 2011 Posted in Strathclyde | Comments Off

Scotland's 'shame' as party ends in violenceScotsmanTHE unofficial Royal Wedding party in Glasgow that erupted into violence and brought the arrest of 22 people had "brought shame" on Scotland, Strathclyde Police's chief constable said. Eleven police officers were ...and more »

Uefa action over sectarian chanting exposes need for clearer approach – The Guardian (blog)

Saturday, April 30th, 2011 Posted in Strathclyde | Comments Off

The Guardian (blog)Uefa action over sectarian chanting exposes need for clearer approachThe Guardian (blog)Only this month a senior Strathclyde police officer helpfully used an interview to outline songs that will trigger arrest. It can hardly be classed as coincidence that ...

Taxi driver injured in road crash with police van – stv.tv

Saturday, April 30th, 2011 Posted in Strathclyde | Comments Off

stv.tvTaxi driver injured in road crash with police vanstv.tvThe taxi driver's passenger and the two Strathclyde Police officers in the squad van suffered minor injuries. A police spokesman said the van had emergency lights and klaxon in operation at the ...

Man suffers head injury in South Queensferry attack – BBC News

Saturday, April 30th, 2011 Posted in Lothian & Borders | Comments Off

stv.tvMan suffers head injury in South Queensferry attackBBC NewsA 36-year-old man is being treated in hospital following an attack during the early hours, Lothian and Borders Police have said. The man suffered head injuries when he was assaulted in Inchgarvie ...

Robber threatened elderly woman – BBC News

Saturday, April 30th, 2011 Posted in Strathclyde | Comments Off

Robber threatened elderly womanBBC NewsDet Con Phil Kennedy, of Strathclyde Police, appealed for help in tracing the "despicable" robber. He said: "Clearly, he has no conscience, preying upon an elderly woman within her own home. "The lady was not injured ...