Police Scotland has been making headlines recently due to a series of high-profile incidents, including investigations into alleged mismanagement of cremated remains and funds at a funeral home, as well as the charging of Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party, with embezzlement of funds. Additionally, the criminal hacking group INC RANSOM has demanded a ransom from NHS Scotland for stolen confidential information, and there have been concerns raised about the handling of evidence in the shooting of Brian Low.
Police Scotland, officially known as the Police Service of Scotland, is the national police force of Scotland. Established in 2013 through the merger of eight regional police forces, it serves as the primary law enforcement agency in the country. With Chief Constable Jo Farrell at the helm, Police Scotland is responsible for maintaining law and order, preventing crime, and ensuring public safety across Scotland. The force has faced challenges in recent years, including criticism over its handling of hate crimes and concerns about the effectiveness of new legislation, such as the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act.
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Chief Constable Jo Farrell declines to say whether anyone else will face charges alongside the party's former chief executive Peter Murrell.
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A Milne Independent Funeral Directors is currently being investigated by Police Scotland over the alleged mismanagement of cremated remains and funds.
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She says change ‘not happening fast enough’
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Two officers were injured and were treated by paramedics.
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The 70-year-old victim’s money was stolen from the ATM by a woman while he lay unconscious.
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Rodrigo Falcon last seen in early hours of 11 December 2022 after leaving The Vault nightclub in Aviemore
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Jamie Ross, a 29-year-old convicted prisoner, had been allowed out to attend a funeral but managed to evade his guards - with police now hunting him.
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Police charged Peter Murrell with embezzlement of funds from Sturgeon’s pro-independence Scottish National Party (SNP), the BBC and other media reported on Thursday.
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Former party chief executive and husband of Nicola Sturgeon taken into custody for further questioning
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Police Scotland received more than 7,000 online reports of hate crimes between 1 and 7 April.
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Tom Arthur condemned the post reportedly shared by his dad
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Former First Minister was desperate to pander to young SNP trans rights activists
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The investigation remains ongoing
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Many fear a focus on social media is drawing attention from those the hate crime law aims to protect
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Author’s comments on Monday relating to trans women were posted as new hate crime law came into force in Scotland
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The criminal hacking group INC RANSOM has demanded a ransom from NHS Scotland in exchange for three terabytes of confidential information which the group claims to have stolen.
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The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act has been the subject of criticism
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Khasha Smith missed her daughter's 18th birthday, which family said was totally out of character.
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Police admit evidence in the shooting of Brian Low may have been lost during four-day delay in setting up crime scene
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A 24-year-old woman has died and a 39-year-old man has been arrested following a disturbance in the Sandness area of Shetland.