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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Daily Record
Police launch 'hate crime' probe after Pride decorations ripped down in Ayrshire
Flags and banners were taken down ahead of the LGBTQ celebration. Police have launched a 'hate crime' investigation after Pride decorations were ripped down in an Ayrshire town this weekend. Flags and banners for the LGBTQ celebration were pulled down from Brodick Main Street on the Isle of Arran on Saturday, May 31 some time between 2am and 7am. 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 31 May, 2025 if you have any information that can help our investigation." The decorations were removed ahead of the Pride celebration set to take place later that day. Pride is a celebration of people coming together in love, friendship and support to demonstrate how was LQBTQ+ rights and the movement in general has come.
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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."
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Record
Cops probe hate crime on Isle of Arran after Pride decorations removed
Police Scotland are looking into a hate crime on Isle of Arran. Police are investigating a hate crime on the Isle of Arran after Pride decorations were removed through the night. This morning (Saturday May 31) between 2am and 7am flags and banners for the island's LGBTQ parade were pulled down from Main Street, Brodick. The incident is being investigated as a hate crime and it is understood that the force are following positive lines of enquiry. Sergeant Clare Neilson, Arran Police Office, is appealing for witnesses to come forward. She 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 31 May, 2025 if you have any information that can help our investigation." Earlier this month, in a separate incident, we reported that Glasgow Pride has banned political parties from attending. Glasgow Pride announced the move on Tuesday, mirroring similar decisions taken by other such events in the UK, calling for 'concrete action' to protect transgender people in the wake of the UK Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman. The Court ruled that the Equality Act's definition of sex is related to biological sex. In a statement on social media, organisers said politicians are welcome to attend, but must do so 'as an individual, elected representative for your local community'. Parties however will not be allowed space during the march, while their representatives will not be allowed to speak. The statement said: 'Glasgow's Pride stands alongside our trans siblings facing mounting challenges to their rights across the UK and worldwide. Our resolve is clear: to safeguard progress and prevent its reversal. 'The dignity, safety and humanity of the trans community are fundamental rights – not points for debate, delay or denial. The recent UK Supreme Court ruling illuminates the pressing need for action, strengthening our determination to advocate for meaningful change that protects and elevates trans lives.' Organisers pushed for politicians to commit to 'timely and dignified access' to gender-affirming care, 'full and enforceable protections under the Equality Act for all, extending beyond anti-discrimination measures' and for the gender recognition process to mirror that which was passed by the Scottish Parliament in 2022 and subsequently blocked by the UK Government. 'These achievable goals represent our baseline expectations for genuine support and authentic representation of all community members,' the statement continued. 'This decision invites elected representatives of all political parties and decision makers to fulfil their responsibility to constituents by moving beyond symbolism to substantive action by adequately protected these rights. 'Pride exists as a movement for LGBTQIA+ rights – not as a platform for political visibility, point-scoring or clout. 'These rights should be universal regardless of sex, gender or sexual orientation, and elected representatives hold the power to effect change.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
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
