Man who was denied gun licence hid illegal weapons in secret ‘panic room’
A man who had previously been denied a gun licence has been jailed after illegally importing weapons from Spain and hiding them in his basement.
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Sturgeon announces plans for new legal powers to help domestic abuse victims
New powers could be given to the police and courts in Scotland to remove those suspected of domestic abuse from the homes of anyone at risk, the country’s First Minister has announced.
Handcuffed man set himself on fire in the back of a police van
A man who was arrested, handcuffed and put in the back of police van ended up in hospital after setting himself on fire en route to custody, a probe has revealed.
Glasgow driver stopped by police after piling sofa and armchairs onto car roof
A Glasgow motorist has been caught by police driving along a city road with a sofa and armchairs piled on the roof.
Airport partially evacuated amid alert over vaccines cargo leak
An airport was partially evacuated and an aircraft cordoned off after a leak in cargo containing vaccinations.
Scots police chief warns politicians over use of language around Brexit
A senior police chief has urged politicians and public figures to use “temperate and responsible language” when debating Brexit.
Prince of Wales honours fallen police officers at memorial service
The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to fallen police officers at a dedicated service in Glasgow.
Estimated £1.1m worth of drugs seized in Glasgow
Drugs worth an estimated £1.1m have been seized by officers from the Greater Glasgow Division.
Scottish Government requests £52m to prepare for no-deal Brexit
The Scottish Government has requested £52 million from a contingency fund to prepare for a no-deal Brexit.
Funeral held for police officer who died on duty
A funeral has been held for a police officer who died while on duty in Angus after falling ill.
Police charge 77-year-old man in connection with 1976 disappearance of Renee MacRae and son Andrew
A 77-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of Renee MacRae and her son.