Scots pensioner robbed in broad daylight by 'man carrying crutches' in terrifying incident

trial over an incident in which a worker suffered serious burns and was killed.Norbord Europe Limited is accused of exposing the late father-of-two and his colleagues to the risk of serious injury and death through alleged health and safety failings.The man, George Laird, 64, was fatally injured when staff used a fire hose to remove hot ash from the hot gas duct of a combustion chamber at the plant, in Cowie, Stirlingshire, according to court documents.It is alleged that as a result of the

Police say they are “very concerned” for the welfare of a missing Scots pensioner who vanished on Friday.Joyce Kirkland, 72, was last seen around 10pm on March 12 in a house on Rankine Place, Buchanan Street, Kirkcudbright in Dumfries and Galloway.At 4.30am on Saturday March 13 she was reported missing to police.Joyce is described as around 5ft 6in tall, medium build with grey shoulder length hair.

puppy farmers who dropped her off lifeless on the doorstep of a Scots family. Little Skye was advertised for sale in Glasgow on Gumtree for £1000 and was bought by a family in Rutherglen.Mum Carolann Thomas, said the seller dropped the puppy off at their house on February 27 and everything seemed fine until they took Skye inside.She noticed immediately that the puppy was extremely underweight and could barely walk. Carolann said her paws and tail were covered in dog poo and urine burns.She told

Tik Tok for his brilliant street parties during lockdown to keep neighbours entertained. Paolo Bardelli took to the street every Thursday night with his DJ gear to spread some laughter and give people something to look forward to.

Scots road this afternoon.Emergency services have been called to the scene after the vehicle turned on the B915 in Dunfermline, Fife.The accident happened when the car came round a bend on the road, just after the M90 exit at Commerce Park at around 11.50am. The road is currently blocked and drivers are being advised to avoid the area.

dementia and have been in a Glasgow care home for five-and-a-half years. After the clampdown on visits to stop the spread of coronavirus, Alison was finally able to hug her parents, both in their 80s, last Friday.

Emergency services have raced to an ongoing incident outside a Midlothian hotel this afternoon.Police and ambulance crews scrambled to the A7 at Lothian Bridge following a car crash outside the Sun Inn in Dalkeith at around 1.17pm.Pictures from the scene show two police vans and an ambulance in attendance.It's not yet clear the extent of any injuries as a result of the crash.Emergency services remain at the scene.

Edinburgh flat during a terrifying bin chute blaze.Fire crews raced to the scene after a fire broke out at Castleview House in Craigour at around 5.30pm last night.It's believed the inferno broke out in the bin chute of the high-rise flats before smoke quickly began to engulf the tower block, reports Edinburgh Live.One resident, who lives on the 15th floor, told how she is still struggling to breathe after 'stale nasty smoke' filled her flat and landing."I was just sitting down watching the tv

Get the latest Scottish crime and courts news sent straight to your inbox with our Criminal Record newsletter.A pensioner, pushed to the ground in a communal garden, is to get £200 compensation, despite regarding the area as “her personal fiefdom.”Lawyer Mike Tavendale told Perth Sheriff Court the 70-year-old was the “author of her own misfortune” after she armed herself with a washing pole and approached John McLeish from behind.He added that in his 30-40 years’ experience of legal work: “I’m

Police have warned elderly residents to “shut out” bogus workmen after a 83-year-old woman was targeted.Officers warned the public in Aberdeenshire to be vigilant after crooks struck in Fraserburgh.The incident happened on Wednesday March 3 at a home on Old Strichen Road where the elderly woman was targeted by suspected bogus workmen.The Daily Record and Sunday Mail have always been at the forefront when it comes to reporting crime in Scotland.But did you know all the ways you can stay informed

arrested after over £10,000 worth of fake banknotes were seized in West Lothian. Police raided two properties on search warrants on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Dundee.The 79-year-old was walking on Glenmoy Avenue when a two-figure sum of money was taken from him.A police probe was launched into the incident which took place between 12.10pm and 12.30pm on Sunday, February 28.The Daily Record and Sunday Mail have always been at the forefront when it comes to reporting crime in Scotland.But did you know all the ways you can stay informed of the top crime and courts headlines?We share live crime news and exclusive court stories as well as features and

thief who duped a Scots pensioner into letting him into her home so he could steal her purse.The victim, a woman in her eighties, was targeted between 12.15pm and 1.15pm on Friday, February 26.The trickster knocked on her door and swindled his way into her home in Dundee's Bruce Street.Once inside, he distracted her and then made off with her purse.Police have now released a description of the suspect in a bid to trace him.He is described as in his early 40s, around 5ft 6, slim build and with a

Paisley, stole her bank card, removed the SIM card from her mobile phone and even prevented her from socialising with her family.Paisley Sheriff Court heard Ms Elliot was so desperate to get away from him that she ducked into a pizza restaurant in Paisley and begged staff to contact police, when out walking with Little.It was only when she later worked up the courage to break free from his clutches at Paisley’s Gilmour Street Station and ran towards cops on patrol, that she was able to report

large fire in Hamilton this evening.Fire crews have scrambled to Johnstone Road in the town after smoke began billowing from the area at the Mercedes-Benz dealership.It's not yet clear if it is the car dealership itself which has gone up in flames, but footage from the scene shows several firefighters at the premises.The Scottish Fire and Rescue service told the Record they deployed four appliances to the scene after receiving a report at 6.19pm and they are currently battling the blaze.The

Glasgow last night.Two people have been arrested in connection with a 15-year-old being found 'seriously injured' near Thornliebank Station on Boydstone Road around 11.10pm.The teenager was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 11.10pm on Friday 26 February 2021, police received a report of a disturbance in Boydstone Road."Officers attended and found a 15 year old male seriously injured."He was

Cops have locked down large areas near a Scot school following an incident.Pictures taken around 6am this morning show a police cordoned erected around Grangemouth High School parts of Tinto Drive in Grangemouth.Images show a number officers guarding the scene with a van also in attendance.Local reports indicate that two crimes scene appear to be investigated, however this has not been confirmed.The nature of the incident is not known at this time.A local told the Daily Record: "Cops have been

Dumfries and and robbed a three-figure cash sum in an "extremely frightening ordeal". The terrifying incident has left a 74-year-old man shaken as cops launch a manhunt to find the callous thieves responsible.