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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Libby Brooks Scotland correspondent

Scottish social cohesion and law and order under threat, says police chief

Chief constable Iain Livingstone
Chief constable Iain Livingstone made his comments at a Scottish Police Authority board meeting. Photograph: Jane Barlow/PA

Strikes, constitutional uncertainty and crisis poverty are threatening the cohesion of communities across the country, according to the head of Police Scotland.

Chief constable Sir Iain Livingstone also said planned cuts, which could result in the loss of thousands of officers, would lead to a “fundamental reduction” in the force’s ability to fairly and safely police large events and demonstrations.

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