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Edinburgh opposes violence against women – STV Local

November 22nd, 2011 Posted in Lothian & Borders | Comments Off

STV Local

Edinburgh opposes violence against women
STV Local
Superintendent David Carradice, of Lothian and Borders Police, said: “We are committed to tackling violence against woman and work alongside our partner agencies to bring those responsible for violent crimes to justice, while at the same time offering ...

Alcohol projects’ funding – Arbroath Herald

November 22nd, 2011 Posted in Tayside | Comments Off

Alcohol projects’ funding
Arbroath Herald
The WEB Project, which discourages substance misuse amongst young people; Tayside Police and Tayside Council on Alcohol and Montrose Academy have been successful in securing grants. The award will support the WEB Project in their programme of ...

Learning together – Herald Scotland

November 22nd, 2011 Posted in Grampian | Comments Off

Learning together
Herald Scotland
It was Grampian Police who edged it, for their Youth Justice Development Programme, which made a real impact through early intervention in the lives of young offenders, bringing in partners from the voluntary sector, local authority, police, ...

Man threatened with knife at cash machine – STV Local

November 22nd, 2011 Posted in Strathclyde | Comments Off

STV Local

Man threatened with knife at cash machine
STV Local
A spokeswoman for Strathclyde Police said: “Anyone with information is asked to call DC Neil Wilson of Hamilton Police Office on telephone number 01698 483300. “Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given ...

Stranraer Football Club in fan plea after abuse incident – BBC News

November 22nd, 2011 Posted in Dumfries & Galloway | Comments Off

BBC News

Stranraer Football Club in fan plea after abuse incident
BBC News
The letter is signed jointly by the club's committee and Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary. It urges fans to treat visiting supporters with respect and report any incidents of abuse. The letter comes after events at a home game against Queens Park. ...

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Protesters stage own dawn raid on border police headquarters – Scotsman

November 22nd, 2011 Posted in Strathclyde | Comments Off

Scotsman

Protesters stage own dawn raid on border police headquarters
Scotsman
Strathclyde Police deployed around 25 officers. Phil Jones, a spokesman for Unity, told The Scotsman that when the protesters arrived, there were several UKBA staff in and around the building, suggesting they may have helped prevent a planned dawn raid ...

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‘Boat breaker’ rescuers honoured – Scotsman

November 22nd, 2011 Posted in Tayside | Comments Off

Scotsman

'Boat breaker' rescuers honoured
Scotsman
Last night, at a ceremony held at Tayside Police's eastern divisional headquarters in Forfar, Mr Macdonald and Mr Thomas were awarded Royal Humane Society Testimonials on Vellum from Deputy Chief Constable Gordon Scobbie and Tayside Joint Police Board ...

Chemist is accused of groping customer – Scotsman

November 22nd, 2011 Posted in Strathclyde | Comments Off

Chemist is accused of groping customer
Scotsman
She reported the matter to Strathclyde Police, but no charges were ever brought, the panel was told. Ghafoor admits examining DH on two occasions, but he denies acting inappropriately or that his behaviour was sexually motivated. ...