Cops hunt teens who hurled racist abuse at security guard

weather has made Scotland the perfect breeding ground for killer mosquitoes. Experts fear beasties that carry the lethal Zika rictus will mate with our native ones and cause mayhem.These creatures may even be joined by the Asian Tiger mosquito, whose bite can pass on 23 infections.

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happens Detective Inspector Ian Ross, from Paisley CID, has appealed for witnesses to come forward.He said: “The Cottage Arms pub was deliberately set on fire in the early hours of Saturday morning.“This was a reckless and potentially dangerous act and we are very keen to trace whoever was responsible.“We are carrying out enquires in an effort to identify the individual or individuals responsible.“Police were alerted by colleagues in The Scottish Fire

CCTV facial recognition system has never been turned on.Fears over Big Brother-style human rights breaches mean the technology put in place in the city in 2015 has not gone live, sparking fury from frontline police officers.The Scottish Police Federation said serious organised crime groups could be targeted more effectively using the cameras.Police Scotland has publicly distanced itself from any controversy over the issue but many officers have expressed frustration.A senior officer said:

Steven Gerrard has opened up on the Alfredo Morelos pep talk that led to a rejuvenated display in the 3-0 win over St Mirren this afternoon.The striker opened his league account for the season with two well-taken second half goals against at Ibrox.While much has been made about the Colombian's apparent desire to leave for Ligue 1 side Lille in a multi-million pound move, he showed plenty of application and desire in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday afternoon.It was a performance that justified

Kilmarnock. Officers swooped on the property in London Road at around 6.10pm on Wednesday before making the shocking recovery.

pensioner has been released as police race to find the dementia sufferer. William Thom can be seen in footage taken on Bath Street in Glasgow city centre at 1.53pm on Wednesday.

police assaults after a big rise in attacks – but a drop in those being prosecuted.The Scottish Police Federation said recorded assaults on officers rose by almost 88 per cent, from 898 to 1685, in the last three years.But at the same time, the Crown Office proceeded with 31 per cent fewer police assault cases.Following an increase in the number of assaults on police officers since lockdown restrictions were eased, and especially since pubs reopened, the federation is demanding that police

Police in West Lothian have launched an enquiry after the body of a man was found inside a house in Bathgate at the weekend.The body of the 43-year-old was found in a property on Marjoribanks Street on Sunday.Police confirmed officers are investigating the “unexplained” death.A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Around 1.15pm on Sunday, August, 2, the body of a 43-year-old man was discovered within a property on Marjoribanks Street, Bathgate.“The death is currently being treated as unexplained

pub was ' petrol -bombed' in a targeted attack in Kirkintilloch.The Redbrae Pub, in the East Dunbartonshire town, was set upon at around 1.45am on Sunday morning.Fire crews and police were called after locals spotted flames coming from the boozer.They arrived at the scene before 2am and didn't leave until 11am.Nobody was injured in the blaze.Locals claimed the pub had been petrol-bombed in in the early morning incident.The inferno is being treated by police as 'wilful' and officers say enquiries

Police Scotland closed the major road in both directions near Glasgow Airport at around 5pm on July 30. The road was shut after cops believe a lorry may have careered into the underside of a bridge at Junction 29a near Bishopton, Renfrewshire.

Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment by the Daily Record about the incident. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

was found dead at the Alexander Thomson Hotel on Glasgow’s Argyle Street just five minutes before paramedics were called to treat a 44-year-old woman, who later died at the scene.Police Scotland said the man’s death is not being treated as suspicious and the circumstances around the woman’s death are “unexplained” pending results of a post mortem.The deaths are not believed to be linked, but a senior member of the hotel’s security team yesterday defended staff and said they do everything they

Cops are investigating after a rare white-tailed sea eagle was found dead from poisoning. The bird of prey was recovered from Donside, Aberdeenshire, in April, and a post mortem examination found it died from pesticide poisoning.

Police in Angus are appealing for help from the public to find a woman missing since Sunday evening. Sheena Douglas was last seen near to Barry Downs Caravan Park, Monifieth at about 7.15pm last night (July 26).

cannabis plants from East Lothian. The division's Community Action Team raided a property on Edinburgh Road, in Tranent on Wednesday, July 22.

Possilpark amid an ongoing incident. Officers raced Allander Street on the corner of Ardoch Street in the city centre on Wednesday evening.

Steven Gerrard should have been walking around the Groupama Stadium with a permanent smile on his face last night. Sure, the Rangers boss was thrilled with his side’s performances in beating Lyon and Nice to lift the Veolia Trophy His players looked fit, sharp and focused against the Ligue 1 outfits in France as they prepare for the start of the Scottish Premiership.