Police Scotland
Coverage of Police Scotland in the Nexus archive.
- Speeding drink-driver jailed for killing teenager who texted 'I may not survive' minutes before crash
A speeding drink-driver was jailed for killing a teenager who sent a text message minutes before the crash. The victim, Erin Slane, texted 'I may not survive' shortly before the incident.
- Security guard stopped man from trying to rape woman in lane
A security guard intervened to prevent a man from attempting to rape a woman in a lane. The incident involved Olaksandr Dupik, who was reportedly stopped by the guard.
- Man charged over suspected anti-Muslim attacks in UK's Edinburgh
A 36-year-old man was charged in connection with anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh that injured five people. The incident is being investigated as a potential far-right terror act, with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney condemning the violence. Police Scotland reported the suspect was bare-chested and armed, and the counter-terrorism unit is involved in the investigation.
- Counterterrorism officials investigating after suspect goes on rampage in alleged hate attack: report
Counterterrorism officials are investigating a 36-year-old Scottish man accused of a hate-motivated rampage in Edinburgh, Scotland, which injured five men. The suspect attacked near a mosque and other locations, damaging property and using weapons, before being arrested. The Muslim Council of Britain condemned the incident as part of rising hate crimes.
- Counter-terror cops probe suspected anti-Muslim 'attacks' in Edinburgh
Counter-terrorism police in Edinburgh are investigating suspected anti-Muslim attacks that injured five men. A 36-year-old white Scottish man was arrested, and footage shows him with a weapon while allegedly shouting anti-Muslim rhetoric. Scotland's First Minister and anti-Islamophobia groups condemned the incidents as Islamophobic and far-right.
- Counter-terrorism officers investigate after five injured in violent incidents in Edinburgh
Counter-terrorism officers are investigating a series of violent incidents in Edinburgh that left five people injured, including several Muslims. A 36-year-old white Scottish man was arrested by Police Scotland.
- Counterterror police investigate after 5 hurt in Edinburgh attacks that appeared to target Muslims
Counterterror police in Scotland are investigating two attacks in Edinburgh that injured five people, with evidence suggesting the victims were targeted due to their Muslim faith. A 36-year-old man was arrested after incidents in which victims were attacked, including two men assaulted near a mosque. Social media videos showed the suspect with a weapon and shouting about 'protecting the country.'
- Two teenagers guilty of murdering boy, 16, on beach
Two teenagers were found guilty of murdering a 16-year-old boy on a beach. The victim's name was not provided in the title, but the content mentions Kayden Moy with a photo credit to Police Scotland.
- Life sentence for teen who stabbed man to death while on bail for slashing another victim
A teen received a life sentence for stabbing a man to death while on bail for a previous slashing incident. The case involves John McNab, as noted in the article.
- 'Not a shred of remorse': Mother who murdered baby daughter jailed
Nicole Blain was jailed for murdering her baby daughter and showed no remorse. The case was highlighted by Police Scotland with a published image.
- 'Depraved' rapist who used his pet shop to target victims jailed
Paul Patrick, a pet shop owner, was convicted for using his business to target victims and was sentenced to jail for his crimes. The case has been described as 'depraved' by authorities.
- Police officer raped two women and violently abused a third
Police officer Cameron Ross was involved in the rape of two women and the violent abuse of a third. The incident is under investigation by Police Scotland.
- Tributes pour in for monk, 24, whose body was found weeks after he vanished from remote monastery on Scottish island: Police probing 'unexplained' death
A 24-year-old monk's body was found weeks after he vanished from a remote monastery on a Scottish island, with police probing his 'unexplained' death. The monk was found dead, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. Tributes have been pouring in for the young monk.
- Two drivers killed in motorway crash in Perth and Kinross
Two men died in a head-on motorway collision near Kinross, Perth and Kinross, Scotland. The accident occurred on the M90 at 10:30pm on Friday, involving a vehicle traveling in the wrong direction.