Sheriff jails Sandwick man warning ‘breaching bail will no longer be tolerated’
A Sandwick man will spend Christmas behind bars after a Sheriff issued a staunch warning that offenders breaching bail must face the consequences.
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Man who found wallet went on spending spree and ordered takeaway using stolen debit card
A man who went on a spending spree after stealing a wallet he found in the street has been ordered to repay the money – along with…
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Police launch campaign tackling anti-social behaviour and alcohol fuelled criminality in run-up to Christmas
Police and partner agencies have teamed up to lead a campaign tackling anti-social behaviour and alcohol and drug misuse during the festive period. Police Scotland…
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Sex offender jailed after filming women and girls including in Lerwick shop changing room
A former Shetland man who secretly filmed women and girls as they used a toilet has been jailed for 32-months.
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Alleged Shetland murder victim’s jugular vein had been cut with sharp weapon, pathologist tells court
A woman who was allegedly murdered in Shetland died after sustaining “sharp force injuries” to her neck, a court has heard.
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Hit and run reported outside Tesco roundabout in Lerwick
A hit and run has been reported at a busy Lerwick roundabout. Police Scotland is appealing for witnesses after the incident earlier today (Wednesday) at…
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Vandal slashed car tyres near children’s play park
A car parked near a children’s playground had two tyres slashed, police said. Police Scotland has launched a witness appeal following the report of vandalism…
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Man’s alleged abusive behaviour towards ex-partner included throwing her dog
A 32-year-old man accused of being abusive towards his ex-partner – including throwing her dog – has been bailed without entering into a plea.
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‘Jail is no longer any fun’ says van thief’s lawyer in plea for lenient sentence
A 41-year-old Lerwick man pleaded guilty to stealing a van – despite having no recollection of the incident.
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Drink driving offences continued to rise in Shetland despite lockdown
Drink and drug driving offences increased during lockdown in Shetland.
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Man admits sending sexual messages to underage girl
A man who admitted sending a series of sexual messages to a 15-year-old girl has been placed on the sex offenders register. Ellis Birnie, 25,…
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Police investigate Tingwall vandalism
Police are investigating a report of vandalism at the Tingwall Primary School. Officers report that a wooden gate surrounding an oil tank was damaged. The…
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Jury delivers not proven verdict in sexual assault trial
A 67-year-old man walked free from Lerwick Sheriff Court today [Thursday] after jurors found two sexual assault charges against him were not proven. The verdict…
READ FULL STORYBus driver admits ‘childish’ assaults
A bus driver who admitted two assaults in the form of “childish” workplace disputes has been fined. Wilson Keith, 54, pleaded guilty to two offences…
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