Aberdeen thug threatened to stab taxi driver with scissors … for just £20
A thug has been jailed after holding a pair of scissors to a taxi driver's neck and threatening to stab him if he didn't hand over £20.
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Appeal after man assaulted as part of attempted robbery in north-east town
Police in the north-east are appealing for information after a man was assaulted as part of what they believe to be an attempted robbery.
Man in dock after robbery and attempted robbery at north-east shops
A man has appeared in court charged in connection with a robbery and attempted robbery at two north-east shops.
Two women threatened during ‘targeted’ raid by three masked men on home
Two women were threatened as three men wearing disposable face masks broke into a home in South Lanarkshire.
Man due in court after robbery in north-east town
A man is due in court after a robbery and attempted robbery in a north-east town.
Aberdeen man with neuromuscular disorder fought off attacker with baseball bat
A vulnerable Aberdeen man with a condition causing his muscles to "waste away" fought off an attacker at his home with a baseball bat.
Apple products worth £5m stolen in lorry hijacking on M1 slip road
About £5 million worth of Apple products, including iPhone 11s and AirPods, have been stolen after a lorry was hijacked on a motorway slip road.
48-year-old man arrested and charged after robbery at north-east petrol station
A 48-year-old man has been arrested and charged after a robbery at a north-east petrol station.
Man charged after elderly woman robbed in 2018
A man has been charged after an elderly woman was robbed in her Fife home two years ago.
Elderly woman robbed in home
A 76-year-old woman has been robbed in her home in Renfrewshire.
CCTV images of man and woman released after assault and robbery in Aberdeen city centre
Police have today released CCTV images of a man and woman they want to speak to following an assault and robbery in Aberdeen city centre.
Community shocked after ‘disturbing’ gang attack left Aberdeen man seriously hurt
Councillors have spoken of their shock following a "disturbing" attack on a man targeted by a gang of robbers jumping out of a van.
Man left with serious injuries after gang attack in Aberdeen
A man has been seriously injured after being attacked by a gang of three or four men in Aberdeen.
Terrified 82-year-old froze as woman used scissors to cut off her handbag
Kelly McAleer approached the pensioner on Jasmine Way and initially asked for directions before brazenly whipping out a pair of scissors and cutting the handbag off the woman, who froze in fear.
Man in court over assault and robbery at Aberdeen shop
A man has appeared in court in connection with an assault and robbery in an Aberdeen shop.
Two men jailed over terrifying assault and robbery in Aberdeen supermarket car park
Barry Robertson, 50, and Laurence Stewart, 33, admitted their parts in robbery which saw the man and woman confronted with a screwdriver and knife as they made their way towards the Morrisons store on King Street.
Man, 42, arrested after assault and robbery at Aberdeen shop
A 42-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an assault and robbery in an Aberdeen shop.
Woman, 41, charged after assault and robbery on Aberdeen street
A woman has been charged following an assault and robbery on an Aberdeen street.
Man and woman charged after assault and robbery in Aberdeen
A man and a woman have been charged following an assault and robbery in Aberdeen.
Police hunt for three men after assault and robbery in Aberdeen
Police have launched an appeal for information after two men were assaulted and robbed in Aberdeen.
Pair deny assaulting woman by kicking her in head and robbing her in Aberdeen
Angela Beattie, 43, and Lynn Reid, 35, appeared from custody at Aberdeen Sheriff Court.
Man accused of robbing woman of purse in north-east town
A man is accused of robbing a woman of her purse in a north-east town.
Police launch appeal after woman, 54, assaulted and robbed in Aberdeen
Police are appealing for information after a 54-year-old woman was assaulted and robbed in Aberdeen.
Teenager admits assaults and robberies at Aberdeen garage and shop
A teenager has admitted carrying out a terrifying robbery at a petrol station after tying up a member of staff and threatening him with a baseball bat.
Man assaulted and robbed woman he offered drugs to in Aberdeen flat
A man has been jailed after assaulting and robbing a woman he offered drugs to in Aberdeen.
Four in court charged with assault and robbery after disturbance at Aberdeen high rise
Residents of Linksfield Court reported a large police presence at about 10.50pm on Wednesday, with five police vehicles seen around the building, remaining on scene for more than an hour.
Appeal after woman robbed on north-east street
Police are appealing for information after a woman was robbed by two men who demanded money on a north-east street.
Police appeal for information after woman assaulted and robbed in Aberdeen
Police are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted and robbed in Aberdeen.
Police appeal after woman robbed in north-east town
Police are appealing for information after a woman was robbed in a north-east town.
Man jailed after robbing Deliveroo driver in terrifying attack in Aberdeen
Jamie Selfridge, along with his brother Gary, targeted the man as he completed a delivery on Hutcheon Street on September 16 and made off with his wallet.