Scots cop accused of abusing partner 'feared he'd be jailed' court hears

kitten was left unable to walk in a remote Aberdeenshire woodland amid fears she may have been dumped by a backstreet dealer.The youngster, who has since been named Lucky, was discovered at the roadside of Lenabo Woods, near Peterhead, on Thursday last week by a member of the public.She was rushed in for emergency treatment after being unable to put any weight on her front legs as well as being severely dehydrated and malnourished.The cat, who was not microchipped, was later found to have a

prison last night after numerous cars were deliberately set on fire. Officers probing the terrifying attack say at least five cars were targeted by arsonists in the staff carpark and have been extensively damaged.

Emma Faulds in a remote forest area.Detective constable Ben Pacholek was giving evidence at the trial of Ross Willox who denies murdering Emma at his home at Fairfield Park, Monkton, Ayrshire, on April 28, 2019.Prosecutors allege 41-year-old Willox dumped Emma's naked body in Glentrool Forest, Dumfriesshire, after killing her by means unknown.Dog handler DC Pacholek was part of a massive police operation that was involved in searching forest areas in Dumfriesshire for Emma who was reported

raping a British holidaymaker has been suspended because the translator was not up to scratch.Alasdair Euan Randalls, 27, from Aberdeen, now faces a 10-day quarantine after paying for return flights to Majorca and costly Covid tests for a one-day trial halted less than half an hour after he took the stand.He has been told to return to the holiday island in July so he can try to clear his name and lift the threat of a six year jail sentence hanging over his head if found guilty of the alleged sex

thug who battered a female cop so badly she was unable to hold her baby has been caged again - for a savage attack on a teenage boy.Adam McManus, 28, attacked the 15-year-old, who can't be named for legal reasons, while reeling from bombshell personal news.Paisley Sheriff Court heard he carried out the latest attack during a drink and drug binge after his mum told him the man he thought was his father was not actually his dad.He was only free to commit the attack as he had been released early

overdose has been warned he faces a jail term. John Torrie, 31, subjected her to a horrific catalogue of abuse over a 13-month period, a court heard.

police crackdown on anti-social behaviour in a Scots town. Some 15 charges were brought as officers found people allegedly drinking in public, alleged drug possession, resisting arrest and assaulting police over the weekend in Stirling.

Scots businessman says the only reason he is still alive today is because he was handed an 11-year prison sentence. Darren Wright was part of a hooded gang who stormed Javed Mukhtar ’s Glasgow home at gunpoint in September 2006, held him captive for 25 days hooded and in handcuffs, and demanded £2.5million for his safe return.

workers in their own homes using webcams.Staff say the installation of cameras for remote workers is a “Big Brother” tactic and fear the technology could be open to abuse.Webcams are being sent out this Thursday to ­thousands of Scottish staff who work for Teleperformance –the largest contact centre company in the world.Teleperformance will be able to access live footage of an employee’s home work station – potentially a living room kitchen or bedroom.In a statement, ­Teleperformance said

breastfeeding mum fears a hacker took control of her Wi-Fi baby monitor - and watched her and the child. Shocked Amie Broom says she's convinced a stranger was controlling the device at her home in Kirkwall, Orkney.

drug dealers have been sentenced to prison after police seized more than £350k of illicit substances in Edinburgh. Moses Irungu, 40, and Nonththuzelo Halana, 44, were both jailed today following a string of raids at properties in the capital last year.

coronavirus epidemic last year has been jailed.Kerry Henderson was arrested after police went to a disturbance in Denny, Stirlingshire, in September, Falkirk Sheriff Court was told today.They spoke to Henderson, who was described as heavily under the influence of alcohol, and asked her what was going on, the court heard.Henderson, 30, immediately became aggressive, shouting and swearing, and asked one cop: "Is this your first day, you wee p**f?"Falkirk Live is an exciting new title bringing you

court today. Suzanne Russell, 55, from Glasgow, told prosecutor Alex Prentice QC: “He said he was round the pub for a drink and he said a woman wouldn’t leave him alone and kept pestering him.

policeman accused of physically and mentally abusing his partner in a six-year reign of domestic abuse branded her a jealous, paranoid and vindictive liar today. Police Constable Fraser Ross, who has been an officer for 16 years, admitted he had regularly physically fought with Anne-Marie Hirdman during their relationship.

children’s worker who left a young boy terrified after physically and verbally abusing him has been struck off. James Lappin was employed at St Philip's independent school in Airdrie, Lanarkshire, which provides education for vulnerable youngsters from across the country.

RAF commander convicted of abusing his wife after accusing her of an affair is raking in cash to fund a bid to clear his name. Former Wing Commander Allan Steele, 46, was found guilty of shouting and swearing at partner Linzi – who told a court how she was branded a “slut” by her husband at a house in Ayrshire.

child abuse victim who died just months before his attacker faced justice yesterday said the monster is to blame for the tragedy.Tragic Brian Sirrell was tormented by “demons” after struggling to cope with the sexual abuse David Alexander subjected him to as a 12-year-old in his skyrise flat in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, two decades ago.His family were left shattered when he died of an accidental overdose aged just 34 last July.Brian’s evidence was used to jail Alexander for five-and-a-half

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionTwo additional Sheriff Solemn Courts and as many as 10 Sheriff Summary Courts are also being considered.The new Sheriff Solemn Courts are proposed for Dumfries and Dunfermline.Last September, a Holyrood committee issued the grim warning that Scottish courts could take up to a decade to return to normal after coronavirus.Don't miss a thing from your area - sign up for the new

court.Ian Wylie, 47, who was a Warrant Officer in the army, bullied and threatened his former partner with violence following a bitter breakdown in their relationship. Wylie, of Erskine, appeared at Paisley Sheriff Court yesterday after admitting charges of domestic abuse against the complainer.

taxi driver left a passenger with a 29-inch scar after reversing over her and breaking her leg when she got out of his car.Gerald Burns did not realise Maria Reid, who has since passed away, was behind his vehicle after he dropped her off.Burns, 53, reversed over her, believing she was actually a pothole, as she stood behind his car trying to catch her breath.She was rushed to hospital for treatment following the incident and had surgery to place supporting pins into the break, leaving her with