A man is being treated for stab wounds after being attacked by two men in a Scots park.
16.08.2022 - 06:47 / dailyrecord.co.uk
More than 20 police stations in Scotland are home to electric vehicles despite not having any charging points.
The national constabulary has invested almost £20 million over the last three years in electric vehicles as part of its drive to create "a fit-for-purpose, efficient, effective and sustainable 21st century police service".
But the Scottish Lib Dems said its research found the number of available charging points had not kept pace with the number of cars bought.
Figures obtained via Freedom of Information found there were 23 police stations with no chargers.
And one police officer alleged electric vehicles were being left overnight "in various council car parks" as a result.
The Lib Dems claimed it was proof the Scottish Government was not investing sufficient money in the police service.
One Police Scotland officer told the party: "Where I work they gave us five new electric vehicles but no charging point.
"They had to charge them via one cable through an office window and into a domestic three point socket - guess what happened to the socket.
"Now the five vehicles are being deposited overnight in various council car parks across the town, in the hope that no damage comes to them.
"Meanwhile, we are back to using the old diesel cars, because at least we know where the service station is."
Liam McArthur, Lib Dem justice spokesman, said: "There is absolutely no point in spending millions on providing officers with electric cars without the tools to power them.
"Police officers having to attempt to charge cars from an office cable through a window makes an absolute mockery of the government’s pledges to tackle climate change.
"Officers can’t afford to be broken down, miles from the nearest charging station, when they are
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