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  1. Man who assembled deadly 3D-printed gun in his bedroom is sentenced

    A man who used a 3D printer to assemble a deadly assault gun in his bedroom has been ordered to carry out 300 hours of unpaid work.

    21 Jan 2025 Cases
  2. Court process begins for Park Inn Hotel Fatal Accident Inquiry

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice with the Sheriff Court to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the death of Badreddin Abdalla Adam Bosh.

    20 Jan 2025 Death investigations
  3. FAI Determination for Glenochil prisoner death published

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 59-year-old Alexander Salmond.

    14 Jan 2025 Death investigations
  4. FAI Determination published for two men who died from Covid-19

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the joint Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Gordon Pinkerton and Francis Moore.

    14 Jan 2025 Death investigations
  5. Former Scotland rugby player sentenced for domestic abuse campaign against former partner

    A former Scotland rugby player has been sentenced after subjecting his former partner to a campaign of domestic abuse.

    09 Jan 2025 Cases
  6. Fatal Accident Inquiry Determination published following death of a soldier

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 24-year-old Lance Corporal Joe Spencer.

    08 Jan 2025 Death investigations
  7. Edinburgh chef jailed over campaign of violent, sexual and domestic abuse

    A man has been jailed for 12 years following a campaign of violent, sexual and domestic abuse.

    08 Jan 2025 Cases
  8. FAI court process begins for the death of a transportation company worker

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

    23 Dec 2024 Death investigations
  9. Fatal Accident Inquiry Determination published following death of woman in hospital

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 55-year-old Dr Sara Lilian Macrae and welcomes the Sheriff’s recommendations. 

    20 Dec 2024 Death investigations
  10. Two Dundee men linked to serious organised crime jailed for drugs trafficking

    Two drug traffickers who planned to flood Scottish communities with large quantities of cocaine have been jailed for a total of seven years and six months.

    20 Dec 2024 Cases