‘Far too many’ drink and drug drivers, police chief says
Police in the isles are catching “far too many” drink and drug drivers, area commander Conrad Trickett has said. The Chief Superintendent said it was…
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Warning to dog owners after fatal livestock worrying incidents
Police have again urged dog owners to keep their pets under control after a number of livestock worrying incidents – including animal fatalities and human…
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Police appeal after vandalism to chip shop window
Police have appealed for information after a window at the Fort Chip Shop in Lerwick was vandalised. The incident is said to have occurred sometime…
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Antisocial driving again highlighted as town centre concern
A motorist was issued with an antisocial behaviour notice over his driving in Lerwick last month, police confirmed. Sergeant Alan Patrick said there had been…
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Police seized 33 suspected drugs packages from Post Office
Police say drugs entering Shetland via the Post Office is one of their main targets – with 33 suspected packages seized in Lerwick last month
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Police issue crime prevention advice for the darker evenings
Police have urged folk to keep their homes safe from thieves amid the darker evenings. Shetland Police posted the warning on Twitter, saying: “ As…
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Woman assaulted at public hall in Lerwick
A man is alleged to have assaulted a 39-year-old woman in Lerwick. Police Scotland said the alleged assault happened at around 9pm on Monday at…
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Two drivers receive warnings during roads policing operation
A roads policing initiative has seen two drivers given warnings. Police in Shetland said officers were out today (Monday) in Yell and Unst carrying out…
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Person taken to hospital after Tingwall crash
A person was taken to hospital on Thursday night after a car overturned near the Tingwall straights. Police said they were called to the A970…
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Man arrested after three-vehicle crash outside Marlex
A 20-year-old man has been arrested after three vehicles were involved in a crash outside the Marlex in Lerwick. Police received a report of the…
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Police attending crash outside Marlex
Police are currently attending a crash outside the Marlex in Lerwick. Officers are currently directing traffic through the area, with a car recovery vehicle there…
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Damage caused to car in Sandveien
Damage has been caused to a parked car in Lerwick, with several scratches being left on its passenger side. Police in Lerwick say the damage…
READ FULL STORYPolice appeal after sheet of metal causes damage
Police have appealed for information after a large piece of metal was left on a main A-road outside Lerwick. Officers say the metal caused damage…
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Dangerous driver almost caused crash
A dangerous driver almost caused a crash near Lerwick last week. Shetland Police said the near miss happened at around 9pm on Thursday on the…
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