The Latest Breaking News from Police Scotland

Police Scotland could struggle to find new leader after bombshell racism claims

Former justice secretary Kenny MacAskill has accused the Chief Constable of setting off a “bomb” for anyone who takes over.

Daily Record · May 28, 2023

Police find body in search for missing camper who disappeared 10 weeks ago

Reece Rodger was last seen near Loch Rannoch in High Perthshire, Scotland, where he had been camping with friends in March and searches for him had been ongoing since

Daily Mirror · May 27, 2023

Celtic fans to gather in Glasgow city centre today for trophy celebrations

Extra measures are being put in place by Glasgow City Council ahead of expected celebrations by Celtic fans following today's match against Aberdeen at Parkhead.

Glasgow Live · May 27, 2023

Bomb squad called after historic ordnance was taken into school

Ordnance has been found on a beach was taken into the building

Wales Online · May 26, 2023

School evacuated after historic ordnance brought into building

The item was found on the beach near Scalloway Primary School on Shetland.

The Independent UK · May 26, 2023

Sheku Bayoh arrest officer denies wanting to join BNP or making racist comments

A police officer involved in the arrest of Sheku Bayoh has denied ever wanting to join the BNP or making racist comments such as using the P word or…

The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2023

Police Scotland chief constable says 'institutionally racist force must improve'

Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone QPM spoke at a meeting of the Scottish Police Authority Board on Thursday where he said racism, sexism, misogyny and discrimination exists in the force.

Glasgow Live · May 26, 2023

Sarwar ‘blown away’ by Police Scotland chief’s admission on culture within force

Sir Iain Livingstone said on Thursday that Police Scotland is institutionally racist and discriminatory.

The Independent UK · May 26, 2023

Sheku Bayoh arrest cop denies claims he wanted to join BNP as a teenager

The pre-recorded testimony of Alan Paton, who has since retired from Police Scotland, was played to the inquiry into the death of Mr Bayoh, which occurred in Kirkcaldy, Fife, in 2015 while he was being detained by police.

Daily Record · May 26, 2023

Police Scotland Chief Constable's admission national force is 'racist and sexist' 'could have come sooner'

Sir Iain Livingstone made the comment during a meeting of the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) board on Thursday.

Daily Record · May 26, 2023