Man jailed over mistaken identity assault and robbery
A man has been jailed over assaulting and robbing a stranger as he walked home from a night out - because he thought he was a drug courier.
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Man robbed of bike at knifepoint by masked gang
A man was robbed of his bike at knifepoint by a gang of masked men.
Pair in dock over assault and robbery in north-east
Two men have appeared in court charged in connection with a robbery in Peterhead.
Hunt for witnesses after teenage girls assaulted and robbed in park
Three teenage girls have been assaulted and robbed in Edinburgh, with one of the trio “dragged to the ground” in what police have described as “despicable behaviour”.
Men arrested in connection with assault and robbery in north-east town
Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with an assault and robbery in a Moray town last year. The incident happened on November 14 last year, on Lesmurdie Road in Elgin. The men, who are both aged 34, are expected to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court tomorrow.
Thug broke man’s leg and stole wallet as he walked home from night out
A thug is facing a jail sentence after assaulting and robbing a stranger walking home from a night out - leaving him with a broken leg.
Masked trio threaten mother and children in home during four-figure robbery
A group of masked men stole a four-figure sum of cash after forcing their way into a Fife home and threatening a mother and her two children.
Investigation launched after man robbed in Moray woodland – with thief even wanting his dog
Police are investigating after a man was robbed in an Elgin woodland - with the culprit even wanting his dog.
Woman jailed after horror dog attack left neighbour with tooth embedded in her head
A woman has been jailed after her neighbour was left with a tooth embedded in her head following a horrifying dog attack.
Jail warning for masked thug who assaulted and robbed pensioner, 78, in his own home
A masked thug who turned up at a terrified pensioner's home, smashed a window and demanded money has been told it's "hard to imagine" he won't be jailed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.