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  1. Rapist who abused three children in Aberdeenshire jailed

    A rapist who sexually abused three young children for more than a decade has been jailed.

    22 Oct 2024 Cases
  2. Fatal Accident Inquiry Determination following death in custody

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 30-year-old Gregg Anderson. 

    21 Oct 2024 Death investigations
  3. Company sentenced for failings that led to child’s death on River Tay

    A Glasgow-based outdoor activity company has been sentenced for health and safety failings which led to the tragic death of a 12-year-old boy on the River Tay.

    21 Oct 2024 Death investigations
  4. Determination published following death of a hotel director

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Gregor Deakin.  

    18 Oct 2024 Death investigations
  5. FAI court process begins following the death of a farmer

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the death of Derek Taylor.

    17 Oct 2024 Death investigations
  6. Fatal Accident Inquiry Determination for Addiewell prisoner death published

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 79-year-old Gordon Fraser.

    16 Oct 2024 Death investigations
  7. Man who confessed to raping woman during Youtube interview jailed

    A rapist who attacked a sleeping woman before later confessing during a YouTube interview has been jailed.

    15 Oct 2024 Cases
  8. Drugs dealer who provided counter-surveillance tips to criminals jailed

    A convicted drugs trafficker who set himself up as counter-surveillance expert to safeguard gangland criminals from law enforcement agencies has been jailed for two years.

    15 Oct 2024 Cases
  9. Determination published following death of a farmer

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of William McLean. 

    10 Oct 2024 Death investigations
  10. Man who drove car into former partner’s office jailed for attempted murder

    A man who tried to kill his former partner and her mother by driving his vehicle through the window of a funeral directors has been jailed.

    10 Oct 2024 Cases