The Latest Breaking News from Police Scotland

Race ‘main factor’ in police response to Sheku Bayoh’s death, inquiry told

Retired detective chief superintendent Lesley Boal was giving evidence on Friday.

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023

Police Scotland completes Naloxone roll-out and says lives already saved

POLICE Scotland has completed its roll-out of a drug which can reverse overdoses, with the officer who led the initiative saying it has already…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2023

Senior officer visited Bayoh family to avoid worsening 'highly charged' response

A senior policeman felt sending family liaison officers to speak to the relatives of Sheku Bayoh may have worsened the “highly charged” response…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2023

Senior Scottish Labour councillor arrested amid child grooming allegations

A SENIOR Scottish Labour councillor has been arrested and charged in relation to alleged child grooming offences ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28, 2023

Mental health triggers among police being missed, says Scottish officers’ body

Exclusive: Data reveals ‘startling’ rise in number of absences due to psychological disorders

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2023

Examining the Sheku Bayoh case as the search for answers continues

PHSYIOLOGICALLY speaking, the human heart is the body’s engine room, pumping blood and oxygen around the body.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2023

A killer covered up his crime for years until his Tinder date helped police find the body – and put him behind bars

Victim Tony Parson's family was left without answers for more than three years after he was killed on a charity bike ride, Crime Correspondent Amy-Clare Martin reports

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023

How hit-and-run killer covered up his crime for years until Tinder date brought him to justice

Victim Tony Parson's family was left without answers for more than three years after he was killed on a charity bike ride, Crime Correspondent Amy-Clare Martin reports

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023

Police probe 'homophobic' abuse of Scottish Green minister Patrick Harvie

POLICE are investigating after Scottish Green minister Patrick Harvie was subjected to “homophobic” abuse on the street ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 25, 2023

Drink-driver who killed cyclist and hid body jailed for 12 years

A drink-driver who admitted killing a charity cyclist by hitting him and abandoning him by the side of the road has been jailed for 12 years.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 25, 2023