Aberdeen man remanded on knife and assault charges
A man has appeared in court after a woman was allegedly approached by someone carrying a knife in Aberdeen.
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Margaret Fleming police in plea to her killers over location of body
Police investigating the disappearance of a vulnerable woman two decades ago have appealed to her supposed carers for information on where her body is.
Aberdeen beautician feared she could be deported after alleged message from Fiscal
David Wilkie-Thorburn, an assistant procurator fiscal for Grampian, Highlands and Islands for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Court yesterday accused of sending a social media message to a woman that was “grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character”.
Clutha helicopter crash inquiry to publish findings
Findings from the fatal accident inquiry into the Clutha helicopter crash are set to be published.
Woman, 33, charged after suspected security breach at Aberdeen Crown Service
A woman has been charged after a suspected security breach at the Crown Office in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen man in court after 35-year-old left with facial injuries after alleged assault
Ryan Algie, 32, appeared in private at Aberdeen Sheriff Court in connection with the incident.
Leading prosecutor to stand trial over social media race row charge
He is charged with sending a Facebook message to a woman which was “grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character” in the early hours of April 7 in the context of an employment dispute between her and Wilkie-Thorburn’s husband.
Aberdeen man caught with 1,400 indecent images of children
When police turned up at his door and explained why they were there Johannes Hengelaar, 33, told them: “I’m the one.”
STRIP CLUB LAID BARE: Police close Aberdeen lap dance club over allegations staff assaulted punter
A lap dancing club has been forced to shut after police laid bare a catalogue of failures.
Aberdeen law chief denies Facebook race row charge
A leading legal prosecutor has appeared in the dock to deny a social media race row charge.
Woman in court after £34,000 of cocaine recovered at Aberdeen Railway Station
A woman has appeared in court after police recovered cocaine worth £34,000 at Aberdeen Railway Station.
Charge against Aberdeen sheriff accused of sexual misconduct dropped
An Aberdeen sheriff who was charged after an investigation into claims of sexual misconduct will not face criminal proceedings, the Crown Office has said.
No sign of criminal case after fatal Super Puma crash
There should be no criminal proceedings relating to the 2009 Super Puma helicopter crash, the Crown Office has said.
Aberdeen sheriff suspended as police launch investigation into sexual misconduct claims
An Aberdeen sheriff has been suspended after police launched an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct made against him.
Sexual orientation-based hate crimes more than triple in Aberdeen
Hate crimes based on sexual orientation have more than tripled in Aberdeen during the past eight years.
Aberdeen man in court charged with attempted murder
An Aberdeen man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder in connection with an incident which left another man seriously injured.
Sister appeals for help to track down killer of Aberdeen woman Brenda Page 40 years after murder
The sister of a woman murdered in Aberdeen 40 years ago has appealed for anyone who may be able to help to come forward and speak to police.
Bid to increase prison sentence of Aberdeen child rapist rejected by appeal judges
A bid by prosecutors to increase the prison sentence of a child rapist who preyed on young girls three decades ago was rejected by appeal judges.
No criminal proceedings after gun used to relight flare on North Sea platform
The Crown Office has confirmed that no criminal proceedings are being brought after a gun was used to relight a flare on a North Sea platform.
Man in court after cocaine worth £11,000 recovered in Aberdeen
A man has appeared in court charged in connection with a drugs seizure worth £11,000.
Man, 31, in court after drugs worth £62,000 seized in Aberdeen
A man has appeared in court charged in connection with a city centre drugs seizure worth £62,000.
Man, 22, in court after £380,000 of cannabis found in north-east
A man has appeared in court charged in connection with a cannabis seizure worth almost £400,000.
Human remains found in fishing vessel raised from seabed
Human remains have been found in a fishing vessel raised from the seabed in an attempt to recover the bodies of two fishermen.
Human remains found in fishing vessel raised from seabed
Human remains have been found in a fishing vessel raised from the seabed in an attempt to recover the bodies of two fishermen.
Human remains found in fishing vessel raised from seabed
Human remains have been found in a fishing vessel raised from the seabed in an attempt to recover the bodies of two fishermen.
Two people reported to procurator fiscal over alleged North-east puppy farm
Two people have been reported to the procurator fiscal after almost 90 dogs were seized from an alleged puppy farm in Aberdeenshire.
North-east police dog handler reported over crash
A police dog handler has been reported to the Crown Office in connection with a crash.
Prosecutors to consider new report into oil leak on North Sea platform
A report into a North Sea oil spill has been sent to prosecutors for consideration.
Baby ashes scandal: Prosecutors to pore over report to look for criminality
The Crown Office is examining the Scottish Government's report into the baby ashes scandal.
Aberdeen forensics expert delivers first report into missing girl case
A NORTH-EAST forensic soil scientist is expected to meet top prosecutors to discuss an infamous missing schoolgirl case.