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crime-and-justice1 month ago•7 min saved

Family intervention saves woman from marrying serial rapist Christopher Malcolm

Amy, a 30-year-old woman speaking anonymously, avoided marrying Christopher Malcolm, a serial rapist, due to interventions by her family and Police Scotland. Malcolm, who abused her physically and psychologically from late 2023 until his arrest in September 2024, was jailed for 16 years for crimes against four women dating back to 2008. Amy’s family reported concerns to police, leading to his arrest four weeks before their planned wedding. Malcolm has appealed his sentence, raising concerns about early release policies for violent offenders.

via BBC|

#crime-and-justice #domestic-abuse #police-scotland

crime4 months ago•2 min saved

Man charged over string of anti-Muslim assaults in Edinburgh

Police charged a 36-year-old man in connection with a series of anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh on 19 June that wounded five men; the incidents spanned areas including Sighthill, Telford Road and Leith Walk, and authorities say the motive appears to be anti-Muslim hatred. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the violence and vowed the suspect will face the full force of the law, as others urged unity and support for affected communities.

via Al Jazeera|

#anti-muslim-hate #crime #edinburgh

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

Nicola Sturgeon questioned and arrested in financial inquiry.

Former Scottish First Minister and independence supporter, Nicola Sturgeon, was questioned by Police Scotland for several hours in connection with an ongoing investigation into her party's finances. Sturgeon, who resigned earlier this year, was released without charge pending further investigation. Two other former or current SNP officials have been arrested in the same probe. Sturgeon said she was "innocent of any wrongdoing" and that finding herself "in this situation" was a "shock."

via ABC News|

#investigation #nicola-sturgeon #party-finances

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Nicola Sturgeon addresses husband's arrest and moves forward.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has asked for privacy after her husband, Peter Murrell, was arrested in connection with a Police Scotland investigation into the spending of £600,000 raised for Scottish independence campaigning. Murrell was released without charge on Thursday, and police continued to search the couple's home. Sturgeon said there would be "full cooperation" with the investigation, but she could not comment on it. The SNP's auditor also resigned following Murrell's arrest.

via The Independent|

#investigation #nicola-sturgeon #peter-murrell