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A routine traffic stop escalated into a pursuit through Perth on Monday night, culminating in the arrest of two men.
News Desk · 1 min readInvestigation launched following fire at former Perth school
Several roads in Perth remain closed following a fire at a derelict building on Dunkeld Road in the early hours of Sunday morning.
News Desk · 1 min readDriver sentenced to 15 months for fatal A9 motorcycle crash
A man has been sentenced to prison following a fatal motorcycle crash on the A9 near Auchterarder in May 2023.
News Desk · 1 min readCannabis valued at over £200,000 seized in Perthshire
Three men have been arrested and charged after police recovered cannabis worth approximately £211,000 in Perthshire.
News Desk · 1 min readAppeal for information following break-in in Perth
Detectives are appealing for information after a house was broken into in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readMan arrested and charged following drug recovery near Perth
Police have arrested and charged a man, and found approximately 10kg of drugs, following a vehicle stop near Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readTwo men arrested for assault and offensive weapons
Police Scotland have confirmed two men have been arrested and charged in connection with drugs and weapons offences in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min read19-year-old man charged following robbery in Perth
A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a robbery at a premises on North Methven Street, Perth, around 9.40pm on Friday, 22 March. He is due to appear at Perth sheriff Court on Wednesday, 27 March, 2024.
News Desk · 1 min readThree men arrested in Perth
Armed officers from Police Scotland were seen at a property on Tuesday. Police Scotland confirmed three men were arrested following intelligence from Greater Manchester Police. A spokesperson from Police Scotland said: A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 3pm on Tuesday, 26 March, 2024, officers from Police Scotland supported by specialist resources, and acting on behalf of Greater Manchester Police, arrested three men as part of a pre-planned operation in the Tulloch area of Perth. “The
News Desk · 1 min readMurder inquiry launched following the death of a man in Aberfeldy
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a 65-year-old man in Aberfeldy.
News Desk · 2 min readPolice in Perth appealing for information following number of break-ins and attempted break-ins
Police Scotland is appealing for information following several break-ins and attempted break-ins across Perth and Kinross.
News Desk · 2 min readAttempted housebreaking at Farmfoods store
Police are appealing for information following an attempted housebreaking at a supermarket in Crieff Road, Perth, in the early hours of Sunday, 23 July 2023.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice appeal for information following serious assault in Perth
Police in Perth are appealing for information following the serious assault of a man on South Methven Street, Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readAppeal following break-in and theft in Perth
Police in Perth are appealing for information regarding the theft of a large quantity of jewellery and cash following a break-in to a property in the Dundee Road area.
News Desk · 1 min readMotorbike failed to stop for police in Perth
Police are appealing for information after a vehicle failed to stop for officers in Perth on Sunday.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice appeal after woman assaulted in Perth
Police are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice Scotland appeal for witnesses following fires in Perth and Scone
Police Scotland are appealing for information following two separate fires which happened on Tuesday, 1 March 2022.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice Scotland appeal after two break-ins in Kinross
Police in Perthshire are appealing for witnesses after two break-ins at homes in Kinross.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice Scotland appealing for information following theft and attempted theft in Craigie
Police Scotland are appealing for information after a woman in her 40's targets two homes in Craigie with theft and attempted theft.
News Desk · 1 min read16-year-old charged following an alleged stabbing in Perth
Police Scotland have confirmed that a 16-year-old boy has been charged following an alleged stabbing in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice investigating a serious sexual assault in Perth
Police are carrying out enquiries following a serious sexual assault in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readTwo men charged following drugs recovery on M90 near Perth
Two men aged 62 and 33 have been arrested and charged with drug offences, Police Scotland confirm.
News Desk · 1 min readMan charged following drugs recovery in Perth
Police Scotland confirmed that a five figure sum of Class A drugs has been recovered following a police operation in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice launch investigation after men assaulted
Police in Perth investigating an assault are appealing for two men who are believed to have been injured to come forward.
News Desk · 2 min readNear-miss between drone and light aircraft in Scone
Officers in Perth are appealing for information following a near-miss between a light aircraft and a drone in the Scone area, which took place last week. The incident happened at around 2.35pm on Tuesday, 30 June, when the aircraft was passing over the Murrayshall area, on its route back to Perth Airport. The aircraft came close to colliding with a drone, described as being between 1-2ft in width and red or orange in colour. The aircraft was able to safely land at Perth Airport a short time late
News Desk · 1 min readPolice launch investigation after man left injured in assault
Police in Perth are appealing for information following an assault in Perth, a 56-year-old man suffered light injures.
News Desk · 1 min readMan sentenced for series of domestic abuse offences in Tayside
Police Scotland has today welcomed the sentencing of Mark Duthie aged 33, for a series of offences, including rape, assault and abduction.
News Desk · 1 min readMan dies after incident at Wallace Crescent in Perth
Police Scotland confirmed a 22-year-old male has died following serious injuries at Wallace Wallace Crescent in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readViewfield Place closed by police following an assault
Police Scotland are currently investigating an assault today, 10th of February 2019.
News Desk · 1 min readTwo men and one woman in court today following £43,000 worth of cocaine recovered by Police
Two men and one woman will appear at Perth Sheriff Court today, 23rd of July 2018 after police recover a large amount of cocaine.
News Desk · 1 min read18-year-old man charged following serious assault in Perth
Police Scotland have confirmed a man has been charged following a serious assault in Perth last weekend.
News Desk · 1 min readDeath of a man found at Kinnordy Nature Reserve being treated as suspicious
Police Scotland is treating the death of a man whose body was found at Kinnordy Nature Reserve near to Kirriemuir today (Thursday 7 June) as suspicious.
News Desk · 1 min readThree men charged following assault in Perth
Three men charged in connection with attempted murder at South Street, Perth on Sunday. A spokesperson from Police Scotland said: “ Police Scotland can confirm that three men aged 21, 22, and 23 have been arrested and charged in connection with the attempted murder of a 35 year old man at South Street, Perth on Sunday 3 June. A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal and they are expected to appear at Perth Sheriff Court tomorrow (Thursday 7 June).”
News Desk · 1 min readSerious assault in Perth
Police Scotland are investigating a serious assault in Perth. A spokesperson from Police Scotland said: “Police Scotland are currently investigating a serious assault that occurred in South Street area of Perth around 01:20 hours this morning (Sunday 3rd June). The 35 year old male victim sustained injuries to his head and body and is currently being treated in Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. It is believed that three suspects were involved in the incident and anybody who witnessed the assault, or h
News Desk · 1 min readMan in hospital following serious assault in Perth
Police Scotland have confirmed a 43-year-old man is in hospital following a serious assault in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readMan arrested in connection with the death of a man in Alyth
Police Scotland confirmed they are carrying out investigations into a suspicious death in Alyth, Perth, and Kinross.
News Desk · 2 min read19-year-old charged after man dies from serious injuries
Police Scotland have charged a 19-year-old man after a man dies from serious injuries on Sunday night.
News Desk · 1 min readMan charged after drugs worth £74,000 recovered in Perth
Police Scotland have arrested a 41-year-old-man after a warrant was executed from an address in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readTwo men charged after £100,000 worth of cocaine recovered
Two men have been charged with being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs in Perth
News Desk · 1 min readPolice investigations continue after attempted robbery in Kinross
Police Scotland are hunting a man after an attempted robbery in Kinross.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice hunt thieves after Gleneagles Hotel robbery
Police Scotland was called this morning at 11am after armed thieves entered Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice appealing for information following indecent exposure
Police Scotland are appealing for information after a man indecently exposed himself to a woman in Blairgowrie.
News Desk · 1 min read36-year-old woman charged following a sudden death in Perth
Police Scotland have confirmed a 36-year-old woman has been charged following a sudden death in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice appealing for information following two suspicious car fires in Perth
Police Scotland are appealing for information after Scottish Fire and Rescue Service attended to two emergency car fires.
News Desk · 1 min readWarning after bogus workmen incident in Perth
Police Scotland is urging residents in Tayside to be alert to bogus workmen or any persons cold-calling and offering carry out home repairs after an incident in the Oakbank area of Perth last Thursday.
News Desk · 2 min readPolice Scotland carry out Operation Quest in Perth
Police Scotland carried out a week long operation in an effort to reduce criminal activity across Perth City and the surrounding areas.
News Desk · 2 min read27-year-old man robbed in Perth
Police Scotland is appealing for information after a 27-year-old man was robbed in Perth on Saturday 5th of November.
News Desk · 1 min read17-year-old male charged in relation to drug offences
Police Scotland have confirmed a 17-year-old man has been charged with drug offences earlier today.
News Desk · 1 min readAppeal for information after £1400 of cigarettes stolen from van
Police Scotland are appealing for information after a large quantity of cigarettes and tobacco were stolen in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice appealing for witnesses following handbag theft
Police Scotland are appealing for witnesses after a 73-year-old woman had her handbag stolen in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readAppeal for information following theft of cash in Perth
Police Officers in Perth are appealing for information following the theft of a large sum of money in the city of Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice Scotland appealing for information after thieves target pet shop
Police Scotland is appealing for information after a break-in to Perth Pet Centre in St Catherine's Retail Park sometime between 4.30pm on Thursday 18 February and 11.30am on Friday 19 February
News Desk · 1 min readMan attacked at Tesco Crieff Road
Police Scotland appealing for information following a road traffic collision and assault at Perth's Tesco store on Crieff Road.
News Desk · 1 min readDrugs raid at St Catherine's Square
Police Scotland carried out drug search warrants today, 2nd of February at St Catherine's Square, Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice Scotland appealing for information after thieves target ATM at filling station in Crieff Road
Police Scotland is appealing for information following the theft of money from an ATM at a filling station in Crieff Road, Huntingtower, in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice Scotland appealing for information after thieves target ATM at Argyll Road
Police Scotland is appealing for information following the theft of money from an ATM at the Co-op in Argyll Road, Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth Taxi driver assaulted during early hours of New Years Day
A taxi driver from Ace Taxis was assaulted at around 5am in the early hours of New Years Day.
News Desk · 1 min readConcerns regarding Bogus Workmen in Perth
Concerns are growing in Perth after phony roof repairers target th
News Desk · 2 min readPolice advise public not to approach missing murderer James Casey
Police Scotland is appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of 50-year-old prisoner James Casey, who has failed to return to HMP, Castle Huntly by Dundee following a period of day release.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice ask fans to behave ahead of St Johnstone match against Celtic
Police Scotland are asking fans to enjoy the match responsibly ahead of St Johnstone Vs Celtic on Sunday, 13th of December.
News Desk · 1 min readBogus workmen targeting Perth area
Police in Perth are reminding residents to be alert to rogue traders who may attend at your address offering to carry out work, following two incidents of fraud being reported recently.
News Desk · 2 min readAppeal for information after robbery at RS McColls in Perth
Police in Perth are appealing for information following a robbery at RS McColls in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readBoy left injured following hit & run in Perth
A young boy in Perth has been involved in a suspected hit & run in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readWoman charged following Road Traffic Collision
A 74-year-old woman has been charged following a Road Traffic Collision in Blair Atholl, Perthshire.
News Desk · 1 min readTayside Division delivers report to Perth and Kinross Scrutiny Committee
As part of Police Scotland's commitment to local scrutiny of policing Supt Suzanne Mertes along with Temporary Chief Inspector Ian Scott, Local Area Commander have today reported to Perth and Kinross
News Desk · 3 min readAppeal for witnesses following assault and attempted robbery at South Street, Perth
Police Scotland is appealing for witnesses after a woman assaulted a 21-year-old at a cash machine in South Street, Perth whilst demanding money from her.
News Desk · 1 min readSecurity advice for outbuildings after a number of attempted break-ins in the Tulloch area of Perth
Police Scotland is urging residents in the Tulloch area of Perth to be on their guard and think about security of their sheds, garages and outbuildings.
News Desk · 2 min readFour weeks on police issue further appeal for information
Detective Officers have renewed their appeal for witnesses and information surrounding the robbery of a 75-year-old woman that happened at Balado, Kinross on Wednesday 17 June 2015.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice warn selling site users to be extra careful following fraud allegations
Police Scotland have warned members of the public to avoid handing over money before goods received.
News Desk · 1 min readE Fit issued following robbery at Balado
Detective officers investigating a robbery that happened at an address in Balado, Kinross on Wednesday 17th June have issued an e-fit of a male that they wish to speak to in connection with the crime.
News Desk · 1 min readTwo men flash their buttocks to full beer garden
Two men in Perth flash their buttocks to members of the public at a beer garden in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readSneak in theft in the Muirton area of Perth
Police officers in Tayside Division are making enquiry into a sneak-in theft which happened at the home of a 91 year old woman in the Muirton area of Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice appealing for information following burglary in Balado
Police Scotland is appealing for information after a two men entered the home of 76 year old woman at Balado, Kinross at 1.30pm yesterday (Wednesday 17 June) and made off with personal belongings.
News Desk · 1 min read7 men charged by Police Scotland following drug raid
Police Scotland successfully seized a quantity of Class A, B and C drugs from a number of domestic properties across Tayside Division this week.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice advice following skimming devices found at Tayside cash machines
Tayside Division is urging the public to be vigilant after skimming devices were discovered on cash machines in Scone and Errol in Perthshire yesterday and this morning (Thursday 28 and Friday 29 May).
News Desk · 1 min readDog Snatchers proactively marking properties to steal your dogs
Dog snatchers are proactively marking properties across Perthshire to potentially steal your dogs.
News Desk · 1 min read30-year-old man charged with murder
Police Scotland charge a 30-yea-old man in connection with Balbeggie death.
News Desk · 1 min readEnquiries continue into death of Alan Gardner
Enquiries have been continuing into the death of Alan Gardner (49) who was found dead within a property in Balbeggie, Perthshire on Thursday 23 April 2015.
News Desk · 1 min readSuspicious Death at Balbeggie - Deceased Identified
Police Scotland can now confirm following a suspicious death in Balbeggie yesterday, the man has been now been formally identified.
News Desk · 1 min readImmigration arrest two men from Indian restaurant Nawaabs
Immigration officers visited one of Perth's Indian restaurants today.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth targeted by skimming card reader machines
Members of the public in Perth are to be on the look out for any unusual activity on cash machines.
News Desk · 1 min readThree for court following drug recovery
Three people appeared at Perth Sheriff Court yesterday [Saturday 4 April] following the recovery of Class A drugs and a quantity of cash.
News Desk · 1 min readTeenager appeared at Perth Sheriff Court
A 19-year-old teenager appeared at Perth Sheriff Court today, 27th of March following various offences that were carried out on Thursday.
News Desk · 1 min readArmed police called at Princes Street
Police Scotland in Tayside Division can confirm that a 19 year old man is expected to appear in Perth Sherriff Court tomorrow (Friday 27 March 2015) following a disturbance within a property on Princes Street, Perth that occurred at approximately 3.30pm today (Thursday 26 March 2015).
News Desk · 1 min readVandalism to play park in Perth
Over £3000 worth of damage was caused to a children’s play park at North Inch near to the Bell's Sport Centre in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min read27-year-old female assaulted in Perthshire
Police Scotland in Tayside Division can confirm that at about 8.50am on Saturday 14 March 2015 a 27 year old female was assaulted at the rear of a property in Orchard Way, Inchture, Perthshire.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice Officer assaulted while on duty
A police officer has been assaulted last night while on duty, 9th of March.
News Desk · 1 min readBoy has bike stolen - Perth takes to social media
Amanda Collinson, from Perth has reported that her sons BMX has been stolen.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice on the look out for graffiti vandals
Police in Perth are on the look out for vandals who seem to be spray painting a frequent sign.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice appealing for information following vandalism in Perth
Police in Tayside has appealed for information after a number of parked vehicles were vandalised in the Dupplin Road, Gannochy Road and Bridgend Court areas of Perth.
News Desk · 1 min read15-year-old girl assaulted by a man in Perth
Police in Perth are appealing for witnesses following an assault on a 15-year-old girl that happened near to Viewlands Road West at Muirend Gardens between 5pm and 5.10pm last Wednesday (January 21).
News Desk · 1 min read12 football fans charged by Police Scotland
An operation to tackle football related violence and anti-social behaviour has been carried out by Police Scotland today [Tuesday 27 January] in Aberdeen and Dundee.
News Desk · 2 min readBridge of Earn man charged with murder
Mohammed Abboud, 56, of Horsemill Place, Bridge of Earn, has been charged with murder.
News Desk · 1 min read56-year-old male arrested following death of a woman
Police Scotland have confirmed an 56-year-old man has been arrested over the death of a woman in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readDavid McLeish found guilty of rape
At Edinburgh High Court today, David McLeish (49) was found guilty for numerous rapes and sexual assaults of young girls and women. He was also found guilty of physically assaulting women and young boys.
News Desk · 1 min readAllan Johnstone found guilty of rape and abduction
At Perth High Court today (Wednesday 07 January 2015), Allan Johnstone (50) was found guilty for the rapes, assaults and abduction of women.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice searching for a man who assaulted two people on New Years Day
Police in Perth are appealing for witnesses after a 22 year old female and a 27 year old male were assaulted by a male outside a block of flats at 92 Rannoch Road, Perth in the early hours of Thursday 01st January 2015.
News Desk · 1 min readFit 4 Less targeted by thieves
Fit 4 Less, a popular gym in Perth has been targeted by thieves, Police confirm.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice Scotland appealing for information as thieves target Thorntons
Police Scotland are appealing for information to help trace the thieves who broke into Thorntons Shop on Saturday.
News Desk · 1 min readAllan Johnstone guilty over rape charges
At Perth High Court today, Allan Johnstone (50) was found guilty for the rapes, assaults and abduction of women.
News Desk · 1 min readMan charged following robbery in Perth
A man has been charged by Police Scotland in connection with the robbery at Co-Op on Sunday night. 26th October, 2014.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice Scotland appeal for information following robbery in Perth
Police Scotland are appealing for witnesses following a robbery at the Co-op, Oakbank Road, Perth at 2130 Sunday 26th of October 2014.
News Desk · 1 min readWoman sexually assaulted in Perth
Police Scotland are appealing for witnesses following an assault which occurred about 0040 hours on Sunday 28th September 2014 on Scott Street, Perth outside the Poundstretchers shop.
News Desk · 1 min readDangerous dog attacks 9-year-old
Police Scotland officers in Dundee are appealing for information and witnesses to an incident where a 9 year old boy sustained minor injuries when attacked by an aggressive dog.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth cleaner stole over £4k from pensioner
A Perth cleaner from Bridge Of Earn will face sentencing next year, as pensioner had more than £4,000 stolen from her bank account.
News Desk · 1 min readVandals cause havoc in Kirriemuir police appealing for information
Police Scotland are appealing for information after vandals damaged a poly tunnel in the rear garden of Drumneachie Farm, Glenogil, by Kirriemuir between 7pm on Saturday 13th and 7pm on Sunday 14th September 2014.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice appeal for information following hit and run
Police Scotland are appealing for information following a hit and run on Thursday, 18th of September, 2014.
News Desk · 1 min readPolish men to stand trial over allegations of homophobic attack
Two Polish nationals are to stand trial next year in January after allegedly they attacked a man because of his sexual orientation.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice release outcome from operation DEKA
Police Scotland has continued its high profile crackdown on those wanted on warrant throughout the North and Northeast of Scotland.
News Desk · 3 min read350 warrants executed across Scotland
More than 350 warrants have been executed and almost 200 people arrested in the first week of a new high-profile Police crackdown targeting offenders wanted on warrant.
News Desk · 2 min readFake police officers targeting the Perth area
Police Scotland is advising the public to be aware of telephone fraud following several incidents being reported in the Perth area.
News Desk · 1 min readMissing sex offender Mark King traced
Police Scotland have confirmed missing sex offender was traced in Carlisle yesterday evening, 21st of August 2014.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice Scotland charge man inconnection with recent bogus calling
Police Scotland have arrested a 42-year-old man in connection with bogus door robbery's in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readPensioner's house robbed after man pretending to be gas man in Perth
A 64-year-old woman, from Letham targeted by fake gas man in Perth and could be the same man from yesterdays robbery, 15th of August.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice Scotland appealing for information after 92-year-old woman's purse stolen
Police in Perth are appealing for witnesses following a report of a 92 year-old woman who had her purse stolen from within her home address in Iona Court, North Muirton earlier today (Friday, August 13)
News Desk · 1 min readAbsconder Darren Clark on the run from Castle Huntly
Police Scotland is appealing for information that could help to trace the whereabouts of 26-year-old escapee Darren CLARK. He escaped from HMP Castle Huntly during the morning of Wednesday August 13, 2014.
News Desk · 1 min readTwo men charged for drug offences in Tayside
Police Scotland today 13th of August 2014, have confirmed two men have been charged for drug offences in Dundee.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth absconder Stewart Rattray found by Police Scotland
Police Scotland have confirmed absconder Stewart Rattray has been found in Inverness.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice Scotland searching for absconder Stewart Rattray
Police Scotland is appealing for information that could help to trace the whereabouts of 34-year-old absconder Stewart Rattray.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice searching for missing sex offender in Perth
Police Scotland is appealing for information to help trace the whereabouts of 42 year old Mark King last seen at St Leonard Street, Perth at the bus station at 10.30am on Monday 14 July.
News Desk · 1 min readUnsuccessful mugging in Crieff
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man attempted to snatch a woman's handbag in Crieff.
News Desk · 1 min readMan attacked and robbed in Perth
Police Scotland, Tayside is appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted and robbed in Perth's County Place on Wednesday 16 July.
News Desk · 1 min read339 suspected paedophiles arrested across Scotland since April
339 suspected paedophiles have been arrested by Police Scotland since April 2013 in ongoing operations to keep the most vulnerable people safe and in detecting criminals who prey on them.
News Desk · 2 min readWoman assaulted at T in the Park
Police Scotland is appealing for witnesses following an assault on a 31-year-old woman that happened within a car park near to B918, Balado, Kinross outside the T in the Park festival last night (Sunday, July 13).
News Desk · 1 min read19-year-old man charged for wasting police time in connection with FarmFoods robbery
A 19-year-old man has been charged for wasting police time following an alleged robbery in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readInvestigation launched following robbery in Perth
Around 1650 hours, Friday 11 July 2014, a male entered Farmfoods, South Street, Perth in possession of a knife and threatened staff before leaving with a three figure quantity of cash.
News Desk · 1 min readPaul Bulman sentenced to six years in prison
Police Scotland have acknowledged the six year four months prison sentence given to Paul Bulman at Glasgow High Court today.
News Desk · 1 min readRapist jailed for ten years at Perth Sheriff Court
Following the sentencing of Barry Dalton, 40, today [Wednesday, June 25, 2014] at the High Court in Perth, Police Scotland has released the following statement.
News Desk · 1 min readYoung mother jailed after smuggling heroin into Perth Prison
Bobby Gairns a mother from Perth has been jailed for five months after she was caught smuggling heroin into Perth Prison.
News Desk · 1 min readMan detained following domestic disturbance at York Place
A man has been detained following a disturbance at York Place Police Scotland have confirmed.
News Desk · 1 min readRachel House nurse pleads guilty over indecent images of children
A nurse at the former charity hospice in Kinross has pleaded guilty over indecent images of children.
News Desk · 1 min readMan charged after indecency incident in Perth
A man has been charged after exposing himself to passers by Police Scotland have confirmed.
News Desk · 1 min readScaffolding stolen from Perth
Police Scotland are appealing for witnesses who could help trace the stolen scaffolding from Fairfield.
News Desk · 1 min readMan charged following housebreakings in Perthshire
A 28-year-old man has been charged in connection with a series of house-breakings in Perth in Kinross and is expected to appear at Perth Sheriff Court today (Tuesday, June 10, 2014)
News Desk · 3 min readDisabled access car stolen from Perth
Police officers in Perth are appealing for information after a family car, modified for disabled access, was stolen from the driveway of a house in Muirton Bank.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth man charged over indecent photographs of children
A Perth man has been charged over extreme child pornography in his possession.
News Desk · 1 min read20-year-old man placed on sex offenders register
A Perth man has been placed on the sex offenders register after sending an indecent photo to a nine-year-old. Sean Malcolm from Brahan Terrace, admitted sending an indecent photo to a nine-year-old girl the court heard. The girl claimed to be 15 years old to Sean Malcolm which they had conversations via Facebook. Malcolm also claimed to be 15 years of age to the girl over Facebook. During conversations Mr Malcolm sent a picture of his private parts where the girls parents had seen the image whic
News Desk · 1 min readPolice Scotland raid flat on Tay Street
Officers from Police Scotland raid a flat on Tay Street this morning - (27th of May)
News Desk · 1 min readMan appearing at court following an assault on 24-year-old woman
A 24-year-old woman was assaulted near Craigie Cross last night at around 3.30am early hours of Sunday morning (25th of May)
News Desk · 1 min readVideo emerges: Teenagers assaulting each other on Mill Street
A video has emerged online following a teen scrap on Mill Street.
News Desk · 1 min readWoman attacked early Sunday morning in Craigie
Police Scotland are investigating an incident which occurred about 3.30am, Sunday 25th May 2014 in St Leonards Bank, Perth near to Craigie Cross.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice appeal over School Grounds Vandalism
Police in Perth are carrying out enquiries after vandals smashed the windows of a caravan and daubed it in paint in Scone.
News Desk · 1 min readMan jailed for rubbing white pudding supper in girlfriend's face
A man has been jailed for six months for rubbing white pudding into his girlfriend's face.
News Desk · 1 min readPet cat shot dead in Carnoustie
Police in Carnoustie are carrying out enquiries after a much-loved family cat was shot and killed by someone who appears to have used an air rifle.
News Desk · 1 min readPensioner left in shock after thieves steal purse inside St Johns Centre
Police in Perth are appealing for information after a 73-year-old woman had her purse taken from her handbag while she shopped in the city centre last Thursday (May 8).
News Desk · 1 min readNeil Wylie jailed 22 months for hit & run at Hogmanay
Neil Whylie has been given 22 months for running over two young women at Hogmanay.
News Desk · 1 min readTaxi driver assaulted on Dunkeld Road
Officers in Perth are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen a male taxi driver being assaulted at the BP Garage, Dunkeld Road, Perth today about 0300hours.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth teen fined over theft from pensioner inside care home
An 18-year-old woman has been fined by Perth Sheriff court after stealing money from a pensioner inside a care home.
News Desk · 1 min readDoorstep crime awareness campaign continues following day of action
Police Scotland and partners including Trading Standards Officers, HM Revenues and Customs, and Community Wardens carried out a day of action earlier this month targeting Doorstep Crime.
News Desk · 3 min read48-year-old man arrested after an attempt to break into 2 vehicles
Police Scotland have confirmed a 48-year-old man has been arrested following an incident last night.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth on full alert after man tries to open 2 vehicles in North Muirton
Perth is on full alert tonight after a man was spotted trying to open several car doors.
News Desk · 1 min readAngry pet owner furious with neighbour as 10 month old kitten killed by dog
Pet owner Denise Connolly has called in on police following a dispute over pet killing.
News Desk · 1 min readSuspicious incident in Perth
About 12.40am, Thursday 10th April 2014, a female resident at a house in Logie Crescent, Perth was alerted to the sound of the cat flap opening in her kitchen.
News Desk · 1 min readThugs steal heavy duty batteries from working traffic light
Police are making enquiries into the theft of heavy duty batteries taken from temporary traffic lights in the Perthshire area, that happened on Monday evening into Tuesday morning (Monday April 7)
News Desk · 1 min read27-year-old man charged following various incidents in Perthshire
Police Scotland charge a man following various housebreakings and other incidents in Perthshire.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice Scotland asking people to come forward following house break-ins
Police Scotland are appealing for information following several break-ins in Perthshire.
News Desk · 1 min readOnline petition has emerged following council tenant who set fire to own house knowing she will be rehoused
An online petition has been created to force Perth & Kinross Council to rehouse a tenant into a hostel since setting fire to her own home.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice Scotland warn Kirriemuir community
An elderly female aged 92 from the Kirriemuir area had a cold call on Saturday 29th March 2014 from an unknown male in his thirties.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth mother of 2 set fire to her own flat in a bid to be rehoused
Kirsty McFadyen had set fire to her own flat to get rehoused by Perth & Kinross Council.
News Desk · 1 min read5 people apprehended by Police Scotland following housebreakings
Two separate teams of travelling criminal housebreakers have been brought to justice by Police Scotland in Perth and Kinross over the last week (March 20 – March 24, 2014).
News Desk · 1 min readTwo males arrested after robbery in Auchterarder
Two males have been arrested by Police Scotland this morning after a robbery in Auchterarder.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth homophobic mother attacks her son for coming out that he was gay
A Perth mother has been fined by Perth Sheriff court after violently attacking her own son for being gay.
News Desk · 1 min readThug gets a telling off at Perth Sheriff Court
A troubled youth had a stinking telling off by the court after he battered a 14-year-old.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth man snorts cocaine while detained in police van
A Perth man was caught in the back of a police van snorting cocaine to hide the evidence from police officers while being detained.
News Desk · 1 min readPerthshire teen punches two women after night out
A teen from Crieff was up in court last week following assaults on two women.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice Scotland Organised Crime and Counter Terrorism Unit arrested 51-year-old man
In a joint-operation involving officers from the Police Scotland Organised Crime and Counter Terrorism Unit, Europol and the Belgian Police, a number of addresses were searched in the Perth area today.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice Scotland warns public to be vigilant against telephone fraud
Police Scotland is warning residents across Tayside including the Perth, Angus and Dundee areas to be vigilant against telephone fraud following a number of scams.
News Desk · 2 min readPerth man forks housemate in the buttock during an argument
Alistair Maxwel, from St Catherines Square stabbed his housemate with a fork during a row.
News Desk · 1 min readSuspected drunk caught damaging trees during mid-hours
A suspected drunk caught red-handed by CCTV damaging trees in the City Centre last night.
News Desk · 1 min readThief steals expensive collection of items in Auchterarder
A house in Grampian Avenue in Auchterarder was broken into sometime between 5pm and 7.40pm on Thursday 27 February.
News Desk · 1 min readSexual Assault in Kirremuir not linked to Perth incident
Police Scotland are keen to trace a man who sexually assaulted a 43-year-old male which is believed not to be linked to the Perth Dunkeld Road incident.
News Desk · 1 min readJewellery stolen from Hospital Street
Police in Perth are appealing for information after jewellery was stolen from a property in Hospital Street on Sunday 16th February, 2014.
News Desk · 1 min readNorth Muirton partly closed off due to sexual assault allegation
Detectives in Perth are making enquiries into an alleged sexual assault on a 16 year old girl in Perth in the early hours of this morning. Stuart Cowper The girl was walking on the footpath on the east side of Dunkeld Road, near the Motor Mile, when shortly after midnight she was approached by a man who sexually assaulted her. The area has been cordoned off whilst officers carry out enquiries at the scene. Officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the girl walking in the area. She'
News Desk · 1 min readPolice chase ends at Kinnoull Hill: van plunges 150m downwards
Dramatic police chase through Perth ended at the bottom of Kinnoull Hill. At around 10.20pm on Wednesday night police made an attempt to stop the blue Ford transit van in the city centre however, it failed to stop. The chase ended at the bottom of Kinnoull Hill, leaving emergency services rescuing the driver. A 52-year-old man was rushed to Ninewells as his condition is described as serious but stable. A helicopter, police, ambulance and fire crews were in attendance. One witness spoken to Perth
News Desk · 1 min readPolish Cannabis Grower unsatisfied of quality in the UK
A Polish cannabis grower justified his reason to grow cannabis in Perth. Sebastion Sukiannik, 26, from Perth said Cannabis here in the UK is bad quality compared from Poland - which is why he started to produce his own the court has heard. Police discovered over £4,000 of plants at his home address on Perth High Street - Mr Sukiannik was ordered 250 hours of unpaid community service and also ordered him to forfeit the growing equipment he used on the plants.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth Arrested Bride Hits Back To Police Scotland via Facebook
A bride who plead guilty following an assault on her wedding night has spoken out about the offence. Kerry Jane Moir responded to a Facebook post on comedian Facebook page about why she had plead guilty she said: "As for clearing the sh!t my Husband and I literally had an argument (no fighting and no pushing in the face) the police came and warned me I either went home or I got lifted so I opened my trap and said well lift me then.. Got taken to cells and they charged me with assault, I was kept
News Desk · 1 min read17-year-old teen fined for punching and stealing from a 11-year-old
Kimberly Murray, punched and stole from a 11-year-old on Halloween. The 17 year old, was ordered to pay £300 in compensation and to carry out 150 hours of un-paid community service order. Sheriff O’Carroll said: “This was an unpleasant crime involving assault and robbery on a boy who was just 11 and all for a bucket of Halloween sweets and a few pounds.”
News Desk · 1 min readRomanian Big Issue Seller fined £240 over theft in M&S
Ana Novac was fined £240 at Perth Sheriff Court for stealing a jacket at Marks and Spencer. Ana Novac said "It's too cold for me in Scotland" in a desperate attempt Ana stole a jacket from the retailer to keep herself warm and out of danger. The court heard Ana makes around £20 a day selling the magazine The Big Issue. “This incident occurred almost as an act of desperation. She indicated to me that she was cold and didn't have the means to pay for the jacket.” Said Solicitor Erica Watson. Ana N
News Desk · 1 min readPregnant woman robbed in Perth
Detectives in Perth are investigating a robbery in Perth where a 22-year-old pregnant woman was assaulted before having her handbag stolen. The woman was walking in Victoria Street at about 10pm last night (Sunday 19 January) when she was approached from behind by a man who pushed her before grabbing her handbag and making off. He’s described as being aged in his mid 20’s, about 5ft 7 in height, of slim build, and was wearing a dark coloured jacket with a drawstring at the bottom, a grey woolly
News Desk · 1 min readPerth thug smashes mug into girlfriends face
Craig Smith, 37, assaulted girlfriend Alana Brown over a sip of beer. An argument "over nothing" the court heard Craig Smith smashed a mug into Alana Brown's face over a sip of beer. It has been heard that Alana took a sip of Mr Smiths beer in their flat in October. Alana started to bleed instantly and now is scarred for life. Solicitor David Holmes, defending, said : "The relationship is now at an end. There was no follow-up blow, there was no preceding blow."
News Desk · 1 min readPerth taxi driver avoids jail over sex attack
A Perth taxi driver has avoided a jail term sentence after a sex attack on a passenger. Danish Masood 33-years-old locked his female passenger in the car and groped her as they traveled along Bute Drive and Dunkeld Road in Perth The victim who is still in shock is living in fear the court heard. Sheriff Michael Fletcher said “This offence is a serious one. It is particularly serious because of the fact it was committed by you acting as a taxi driver. “Members of the public are encouraged to take
News Desk · 1 min readSneak-in theft in Perth
Police Scotland are appealing for information about a sneak in theft which took place in Perth. *Thieves who sneaked into a house in Perth’s Ritchie Place between 10pm on Friday 3 January and 6.45am on Saturday 4 January made off with a black I-Phone 4, a Samsung Galaxy tablet in a pink case, a Casio G-Shock watch and a black leather purse containing debit and credit cards and a selection of gift vouchers. *Anyone who knows where the stolen goods are now should contact Police Scotland Tayside Di
News Desk · 1 min readMan injured after reports of a gunman at Perth ex-servicemen’s club
Police Scotland are on the look out of gunman who shot a male in the leg in at a pub in Perth. Officers were called to the ex-servicemen's club following reports a man was shot in the leg. A spokesman from Police Scotland said: “This type of behaviour is extremely reckless because of the potential for injury caused by the indiscriminate use of such items,” he said. “There have been incidents where ball bearing guns or pellet guns have been fired at people apparently in jest, but which have resul
News Desk · 1 min readHit and run driver arrested by police
Police Scotland confirm a 52-year-old man has been charged following the incident. Ailsa Howden, 19, from Perth announced to her friends on Facebook the driver has been caught. She said on the social networking site "The driver has been caught!" The two young girls were hit by the car on News Years Day early hours after getting out a friends car to head up to their friends flat. It's believed a 52-year-old man has been arrested following the incident and a report has been submitted to the procur
News Desk · 1 min readPolice ask hit and run driver to come forward
Police Scotland have urged the driver to come forward who fled the scene after knocking two young girls to the ground. Police Scotland Tayside Division is appealing for the driver of a small silver hatchback car that collided with two women as they crossed Perth’s George Street at its junction with High Street at 12.30am on Wednesday 1 January to come forward. Both casualties, aged 19 and 20, were conveyed by ambulance to hospital, where they were treated for their injuries. Fortunately, these i
News Desk · 1 min readPolice man hunt for a young man who stole a figure sum from 68yr old lady
Police Scotland are looking for a young man in his 20s who stole a figure sum of cash from a lady in her own home. *A elderly woman in Crieff has been left distraught after a thief walked into her house while she was still at home today (Dec 17) and stole a four figure sum of cash. *The 68-year-old resident was at home in Pittenzie Street at around midday when she realised someone else was in the house. When she saw the man and demanded that he leave, he initially ignored her pleas and did not l
News Desk · 1 min readAbsconder Michael McInnes given longer sentence
Prisoner Michael McInnes who was on the run from police having failing to return back to Castle Huntly has been given a longer jail term. Michael McInnes who was on the run for 10 days was given a further four months in jail for failing to return to open prison Castle Huntly and also admitted attempting to defeat the ends of justice
News Desk · 1 min readAbsconder Michael McInnes arrested
Police Scotland have arrested prisoner Michael McInnes who failed to return to Castle Huntly. Michael McInnes was reportedly missing last week and there was a police operation to find him. Michael was sentenced to prison for attempted murder. Michael was found in North Lanarkshire. He is expected to appear at Perth Sheriff Court on Monday.
News Desk · 1 min readPrisoner Michael McInnes updates Facebook while police trace him
Michael McInnes has failed to return the open prison at Castle Huntly. Michael aged 23 who is serving a sentence for attempted murder has failed to turn up at Castle Huntly. Despite Michael's thereabout Police Scotland are investigating his current location. However it's emerged today that Michael McInnes uploaded pictures on to Facebook from night-outs while being on the run. Police Scotland said: "Michael McInnes failed to return to the prison when expected to on Wednesday, December 4 after be
News Desk · 1 min readMan jailed 15 months for sexually assaulting a woman
A man has been jailed at Perth Sheriff court for sexually assaulting a woman. Martin McGinlay who was released from Perth prison on licence caused distress at homeless unit Greyfriars house by shouting, damaging and threatening staff. However he also entered a females bedroom uninvited and sexually assaulted a woman. Sheriff Way said: “This is a very serious offence. You have shown no remorse and no understanding of what the woman went through. “Nothing other than a custodial sentence will do. I
News Desk · 1 min readMachine skimming devices found in Perth
Skimming devices have been found in Perthshire where the last were found six months ago. Auchterarder has been targeted by scammers when users found suspicious devices on the ATM's. However reports from six months ago shows more areas were affected by the attack. The first attack happened in Cupar, on a Tesco Store and a Clydesdale Bank in the town’s St Catherine Street. Police Scotland have said people should take extra care when authorising your card on an ATM. If any ATM looks suspicious repo
News Desk · 1 min readPerth Police stop vehicle carrying £100k worth of heroin
Police Scotland, Perth section stopped a car traveling from Perth to Dundee on Wednesday which was carrying heroin. It's estimated a street value of £100,000. *Police Scotland recovered heroin with an estimated street value of £100,000 in Tayside last night (Wed Nov 27). *The recovery was made when a vehicle was stopped by road policing officers from Perth and Dundee on the A90 Perth to Dundee road at Kinfauns, shortly after 7pm. *A 34-year-old man was arrested and subsequently charged with bein
News Desk · 1 min readDrunk Grandad On Sex Offenders List For Five Years
A 47-year old man from Blairgowrie sexually assaulted a 50 year old woman while he was drunk. Peter Brown, 47 from Blairgowrie has been placed on the sex offenders list for five years. The incident took place last year on the 21st of July where Rewind Festival was taking place. He is alleged of grabbing a 50-year old woman's thigh and making sexual gestures to a 52-year old woman at the time. He was also was behaving in an aggressive manner. Sheriff told Peter Brown: “Someone in his middle age m
News Desk · 1 min readUK Border Agency Arrest Two Males In Perth
Home Office immigration enforcement officers visited an address in Perth on Thursday night at a place called Odesi Fusion. Officers from the agency arrested two Indian men between the age of 27 and 54. As a result they were arrested for immigration offences. The restaurant was served with a civil penalty notice for employing the illegal workers, and could face potential civil penalties totaling £20,000 (£10,000 per illegal worker) which was confirmed by the Home Office.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth Police Make Several Arrests In St Catherines Square
Police Scotland have made several arrests in St Catherines Square in the town centre of Perth. *During the morning of Wednesday 13th November 2013 officers from Police Scotland executed search warrants at several addresses within St Catherines Square, Perth. *A 25-year-old man was arrested after stolen property and jewellery was recovered and he has been charged with several daytime break-ins to houses across Perth. *A 46-year-old man has also been arrested and charged with several break-ins to
News Desk · 1 min readPerth Teen Nico Pettigrew Found Guilty After Punching Horse
18-year old Nico Pettigrew has been found guilty after punching a horse as well by throwing stones against the horse to cause distress and pain against the horse. [caption id="attachment_523" align="aligncenter" width="283"] Nico Pettigrew[/caption] It's understood Nico and his girlfriend took a walk up in Scone, Perthshire where the incident happened. However a witness saw Nico punch the horse from her bedroom window. He was also found guilty of shoplifting and smashing a bus shelter in June 20
News Desk · 1 min readMan who was caught with heroin and cocaine worth of £80,000 named
Neil McMillan is charged with being concerned in the supply of class A drugs where he was caught and arrested on the 7th of November in Bridge End. The offender made no plea or declaration during the hearing and was remanded in custody.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice Arrest 48-year old man having over £80,000 of heroin and cocaine
A 48-year-old man has been arrested after drugs with an estimated street value of £80,000 were recovered from an address in Perth Bridge-end. Officers went to an address in Bridge End on Thursday around 5.30 pm. Where police seized over £80,000 worth of heroin and cocaine. The man was charged with being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and a report has been submitted to the procurator fiscal. The man is expected to appear at Perth Sheriff Court on Monday. Ch Insp Mike Whitford said: ''Dr
News Desk · 1 min readPolice Arrest Woman Found With £50,000 Of Heroin
Heroin with an estimated street value of £50,000 has been seized by Police Scotland in Dundee. The 23 year old woman was arrested around 6pm on Wednesday night. In Camperdown Retail. The woman was charged with being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. A spokesman for Police Scotland said: “A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal and the woman is expected to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court today. “Anyone with information in respect of drug dealing or drugs issues in their area,
News Desk · 1 min readNetwork Rail Offers £25,000 To Catch Rail Snatchers Who Made Train Derail
A £25,000 reward is still on offer for information about criminals who caused a train to derail in Angus more than a year ago. [caption id="attachment_266" align="aligncenter" width="623"] Rail industry still offering £25,000 for information.[/caption] STV Officers were alerted around 10am on the day it derailed at Inverkeilor on Sunday, November 4, 2012. Network Rail officers found an obstruction at the scene following the derailment of the front carriage of the 08.04 CrossCountry service from
News Desk · 1 min readParking Meter Stolen From Dunkeld
A parking meter was stolen from Dunkeld in the Hermitage car park, which it's unknown if there was money in the machine. *Tayside Division is investigating the theft of a parking meter from the Hermitage car park in Dunkeld sometime between 1.30pm on Saturday, November 2 and 1.30pm on Tuesday, November 5. *The four foot high red metal parking meter was situated at the north side of the upper car park when stolen. *Anyone who was in the area and who saw or heard anything suspicious should call Ta
News Desk · 1 min readPerth Man Charged For Stealing Thousands of Pounds From Pensioners
A 43-year-old Tayside man has been arrested after allegedly stealing thousands of pounds from two pensioners. Edward Newlands, from Perth, was arrested last week as part of Operation Aristotle Police Scotland have confirmed. It is alleged he stole thousands of pounds from two pensioners 91-year-old in Edinburgh on August 19 and from an 81-year-old woman in South Queensferry. The Perth man has been charged with attempted fraud and theft. Detective Sergeant Ben Leathes said: “We would urge anyone
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