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Scotsman
3 days ago
- Scotsman
Police probe hate crime as Pride flags removed ahead of island parade
The flags were removed in the early hours of this morning ahead of today's Arran Pride. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Police are investigating a hate crime on the Isle of Arran after Pride flags were removed ahead of a parade today (Saturday). The flags were taken down from Main Street, Brodick, between 2am and 7am this morning. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad According to social media posts, the flags were later found dumped on the beach. Sgt Clare Neilson, from Arran Police Office, urged anyone with information about the removal of the flags to come forward. She added: "We are taking this very seriously and are following positive lines of inquiry."
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Hate crime probe launched after pride decorations removed in Scots town
Cops are urging anyone with information to get in touch COPS have launched a hate crime probe after yobs ripped down Gay Pride decorations. Officers were made aware that overnight rainbow coloured LGBT flags had been removed on the Isle of Arran. Advertisement 1 Isle of Arran cops are hunting down yobs who 'commited a hate crime' Credit: Alamy One furious local said: "It's an absolute disgrace and so disrespectful, I hope they catch the people who are responsible." Police are urging anyone with information to get in touch. Sergeant Clare Neilson, Arran Police Office, said: "We are taking this very seriously and are following positive lines of enquiry. "If anyone has any information or saw people acting suspiciously, get in touch. Advertisement "Anyone with private CCTV or dash-cam footage should check to see if they captured anything." The Pride march kicks off from the Brodick Port Carpark and boasts a string of activities. Revellers can enjoy food, drink and live music, plus a ceilidh and other local activities. Michael Gettins, Chair of Arran Pride, said : "[Last year] was so fantastic that the Committee decided to do it all again. Advertisement "This year we will have even more noise, even more colour and much, much more fun. "We look forward to welcoming family, friends and our allies to celebrate again with us." Elsewhere cops have launched a mystery death probe after human remains were discovered. Officers were summoned this morning to Motherwell, Lanarkshire following reports of a human corpse. Advertisement Cops are urging members of the public to avoid the scene as they comb the area for clues. The town's Calder Road area has been locked down and a police presence will be visible. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "The death is being treated as unexplained and extensive enquiries are ongoing."
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Police hate crime probe after Arran Pride flags removed
Police are investigating the removal of Pride decorations from a street in Arran as a hate crime. Officers on the island launched a probe after flags were pulled down from Main Street in Brodick between 02:00 and 07:00, ahead of the Arran Pride event. Reports on social media said some of the flags had been torn from their posts and later found dumped on the beach. Organisers of the event said they had been made aware that decorations had been removed by "an unknown group". The Pride parade went ahead as planned on Saturday afternoon, finishing at about 13:00. Sgt Clare Neilson, from Arran Police Office, appealed for anyone with information on the incident to come forward. She added: "We are taking this very seriously and are following positive lines of inquiry." Police Scotland
BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Police probe hate crime over removal of pride flags on Arran
Police are investigating the removal of Pride decorations from a street in Arran as a hate on the island launched a probe after flags were pulled down from Main Street in Brodick between 02:00 and 07:00, ahead of the Arran Pride event. Reports on social media said some of the flags had been torn from their posts and later found dumped on the of the event said they had been made aware that decorations had been removed by "an unknown group". The Pride parade went ahead as planned on Saturday afternoon, finishing at about 13: Clare Neilson, from Arran Police Office, appealed for anyone with information on the incident to come added: "We are taking this very seriously and are following positive lines of inquiry."
STV News
3 days ago
- STV News
Pride decorations pulled down in overnight hate crime ahead of parade
Pride decorations have been pulled down overnight ahead of a parade in an apparent hate crime on the Isle of Arran. LGBTQ banners and flags were removed from Main Street, Brodrick, at some point between 2am and 7am on Saturday. Police are now appealing for information on the incident that officers are treating as a hate crime. Sergeant Clare Neilson, Arran Police Office, said: 'We are taking this very seriously and are following positive lines of enquiry. 'If anyone has any information or saw people acting suspiciously, get in touch. 'Anyone with private CCTV or dash-cam footage should check to see if they captured anything. 'Call 101, quoting reference 0975 of May 31, 2025 if you have any information that can help our investigation.' Arran Pride parade started at Brodick Port Carpark at 12.30pm on Saturday. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
