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Man who left dog trembling in fear after barrage of blows in three-hour attack jailed and handed lifetime ban on keeping animals
A man who attacked his dog with an iron and a bottle and struck it with his fists during a prolonged beating has been imprisoned for nine months and banned from owning animals for life.
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Court process begins for the FAI into the death of Aberdeen man
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of James Forbes.
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Businessman who defrauded firms in £630,000 swindle imprisoned for five years
A man who defrauded businesses out of hundreds of thousands of pounds has been sentenced to five years in prison following a prosecution by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS).
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Fatal Accident Inquiries process begins for two prisoners who died from covid
The Procurator Fiscal has lodged First Notices with the Sheriff Court to commence the court process for Fatal Accident Inquiries into the deaths of Edward Simpson and John Ian Reid.
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Former Edinburgh teacher found to have abused young boys
A former Edinburgh Academy teacher exploited a position of trust to physically and sexually abuse young boys, a court has ruled.
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Foster carer subjected vulnerable children to cruel and unnatural treatment
A former foster carer abused at least four vulnerable children in her care over a 16-year period.
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The Procurator Fiscal notes the publication of the determination in the discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Shéa Ryan.
The Procurator Fiscal notes the publication of the determination in the discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Shéa Ryan.
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Senior prosecutor’s behaviour warning for young people after youth sentenced for fireworks offences
Young people who engage in rioting and large-scale public disorder offences have been urged to consider the impact a criminal record will have on their lives.
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Joint FAI for outdoor activities deaths
The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice with the Sheriff Court to begin the court process for a joint Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Ruaridh Stevenson and Kayden Walker.
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Court process begins for the FAI into the death of a baby boy in Aberdeen
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Michael Wilson.