Elderslie man guilty of ‘merciless’ abuse of woman and boy
A man is behind bars for the “merciless” abuse of a woman and boy.
Thief with knife who spat on inspector released on bail
A man spat at a police inspector after he was caught stealing a bottle of vodka while armed with a knife.
Woman tried to smuggle 45k cigarettes through Glasgow Airport for ‘wedding gift’
A woman who tried to smuggle more than 45,000 cigarettes through Glasgow Airport claimed they were a wedding gift.
Man cleared of taking data from Ex-SNP councillor accountant
A man has been cleared of taking data without permission from an accountancy firm ran by a former SNP councillor.
Bogus landscaper caught again by news report
A bogus landscape gardener was caught again after a further victim read a news report on his other frauds.
Paisley man jailed for holding neighbour hostage
A serial thug who flouted four separate bail orders when he held his neighbour hostage has been jailed for five and a half years.
Paisley carer accused of preventing elderly patient from getting help
Two carers are accused of preventing an elderly patient from getting help.
Man caught with drugs and gun in dock with mum and partner
A man was caught with a gun and drugs in an organised crime raid.
Man and teenager caught in £1.7m drugs burst
A man and a teenager were snared in a £1.4 million drugs and cash bust.
Masked man avoids jail for director threat
A masked man who threatened a company director on his doorstep amid a £25,000 business dispute has avoided jail.