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  1. Police officer convicted of rape and domestic abuse sentenced

    A police officer who raped two women and carried out a campaign of domestic abuse against a third has been jailed. 

    02 Jul 2026 Cases
  2. FAI court process begins for the death of a Borders farmer

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the death of John Kirk. 

    01 Jul 2026 Death investigations
  3. Businessman forced to forfeit more than £100,000 after Civil Recovery Unit investigation

    More than £100,000 has been seized from a businessman following action by the Civil Recovery Unit (CRU) amid suspicions the cash was linked to fraud and money laundering.

    01 Jul 2026 Cases
  4. FAI court process begins for the death of security guard at motorcycle rally

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the death of Samuel Beaven.

    26 Jun 2026 Death investigations
  5. Man who imported almost £4million worth of top-brand counterfeit goods jailed

    A man who imported almost £4million worth of high-branded counterfeit goods from the Far East and Turkey during a 17-month period has been sentenced.

    24 Jun 2026 Cases
  6. Learning Statement on the death of Harry Johnson

    This statement highlights changes made to Shetland Island Council’s winter road maintenance arrangements. Its purpose is to share learning openly and help prevent similar deaths in the future.

    19 Jun 2026 Death investigations
  7. Council worker who embezzled funds earmarked for vulnerable adults and children sentenced

    A council worker who embezzled thousands of pounds in public funds earmarked to support vulnerable people has been sentenced.

    19 Jun 2026 Cases
  8. Rapist jailed after using coercion and violence to control women

    A domestic abuser who systematically targeted young women in a campaign of emotional, physical and sexual abuse has been jailed. 

    17 Jun 2026 Cases
  9. Man jailed for more than six years over 'county lines' drug operation

    A man who exploited and intimidated vulnerable men and women to allow their homes to be used for a drugs supply network in Aberdeen has been sentenced.

    17 Jun 2026 Cases
  10. Man who repeatedly strangled women during campaign of abuse jailed

    A scaffolder who left two women fearing for lives after repeatedly strangling them during violent attacks has been jailed.

    11 Jun 2026 Cases