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Police Scotland's annual effort to curb drink or drug driving was highlighted in the town hall on Monday night – as well as "dodgy" vans driven by unscrupulous tradesmen. Information was on offer during the December meeting of Lerwick Community Council, where members were also given an update o... Read more...
Police are appealing for information after a woman was seriously sexually assaulted in the isles. The 30-year-old woman was assaulted by a man around midnight on Saturday 5th October into Sunday 6th October in a lane near Commercial Street, Lerwick. Police say extensive inquiries are ongoing t... Read more...
Two women have been arrested after being found with suspected heroin thought to be worth around £40,000. Police Scotland say a 42 year-old and a 35 year-old were detained by officers as they tried to leave the ferry from Aberdeen. Both remain in police custody and a report will be sent to the... Read more...
Chief Inspector Lindsay Tulloch has said that there will be a "continued police presence" this weekend. This comes after the deaths of Tracey Walker in Ladies Drive, and Peggy Griffiths in a house explosion in Brae earlier this week. Two people appeared in Lerwick Sheriff Court on Thursday aft... Read more...
Police in Shetland are appealing for witnesses after at least £1000 of damage was caused to the Brae High School roof this week. The incident occurred sometime between 3.30pm on Wednesday 24th July and 8am the following morning. Police have said the cost of the damage is at least £1000 curre... Read more...
Police are appealing for witnesses after a car was damaged at the Cunningsburgh Primary School this week. Damage was caused to a blue MG ZS in the car park of the primary school some time between 8:00am and 5:00pm on Thursday, 6th June. Anyone with any information regarding the incident are as... Read more...
Two people have been charged following new domestic abuse legislation which was introduced last month. Prosecutions are being made possible under the terms of the new Domestic Abuse Scotland Act. Members of Lerwick Community Council have been told that the new legislation provides useful backg... Read more...
Investigations are underway after a window was smashed at a Lerwick newsagent. Police believe a window at J.J Taylor in Commercial Road was smashed after midnight on Saturday morning. Items were removed from the shop display. Anyone with information are asked to contact Police Scotland in S... Read more...
Police are seeking witnesses in relation to two reported incidents of careless driving. The first incident is thought to have occurred on 9th May at the Black Gaet, near the shooting club, at around 6.20pm. Police say that a white BMW overtook a black Land Rover which was towing a trailer cau... Read more...
Police Scotland have reminded dog owners to ensure their dogs are kept under control when out and about during lambing season. To avoid incidents of "sheep worrying", the Police have urged dog walkers to exercise their dogs "respectfully". "Lambing is important to the rural economy of Shetland... Read more...