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STV News
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- STV News
Woman, 67, who died in crash that injured two teenagers named
A woman who died in a two-car crash on the A75 has been named by police. Mary Reeves, of Kirkcudbruight, died following a crash between a grey Ford Ka and a white Seat Ibiza. Police were called to the road between Castle Douglas and Bridge of Dee at around 8.50pm on May 3. The 67-year-old, who was driving the white Seat Ibiza, was taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, where she later died. The 19-year-old driver of the Ka and the 16-year-old passenger were seriously injured. The road was closed for 13 hours while investigations were carried out. Police said enquiries into the incident are ongoing. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'A 67-year-old woman who died following a crash on the A75 between Castle Douglas and Bridge of Dee has been named as Mary Reeves, of Kirkcudbruight, Dumfries and Galloway. 'The incident occurred around 8.50pm on Saturday, May 3, 2025, when police were made aware of a crash involving a grey Ford Ka and a white Seat Ibiza. 'Enquiries are ongoing.' 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
Scotsman
08-05-2025
- Scotsman
Doctor who hid cameras inside bathroom air fresheners jailed for voyeurism
Anaesthetist secretly recorded more than 24 people over more than three years Sign up to the daily Crime UK newsletter. All the latest crime news and trials from across the UK. 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... A doctor who installed hidden cameras in air fresheners in a bathroom has been jailed after being convicted of voyeurism offences. Dr Ju Young Um secretly recorded more than 24 people over the course of more than three years. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Dr Ju Young Um and one of the hidden cameras | Contributed The anaesthetist was found guilty of 23 charges in April following a trial at Glasgow Sheriff Court and was jailed for 18 months when he appeared there for sentencing on Thursday, the Crown Office said. Prosecutors said the 34-year-old installed hidden cameras at his property in the Hyndland area of Glasgow, which had been partially rented out on Airbnb. Position of air fresheners raised victim's suspicions One victim became suspicious after noticing two air fresheners which appeared to be facing the toilet and shower, prosecutors said. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad On closer inspection, hidden cameras were discovered inside the plastic containers, and a further search found a third camera inside a smoke alarm. The pinhole camera in a fire alarm | Contributed The victim contacted police and the cameras were seized along with a mobile phone, laptop and storage device which contained recordings of several people. Um was also found guilty of covertly filming people in private situations within staff accommodation at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Abused position of trust to violate privacy for sexual gratification' Fraser Gibson, procurator fiscal for Glasgow and Strathkelvin, said: 'Ju Young Um carried out these invasive offences in a calculated and premeditated manner. 'He abused a position of trust to significantly violate the privacy of numerous individuals for his own sexual gratification. The camera hidden inside an air freshener | Contributed 'I give thanks to all those involved in securing this prosecution, which has held Um accountable while also protecting others from harm. 'We will continue to take action against those responsible for this type of offending as we strive to keep the communities we serve safe.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The offences took place between November 2020 and August 2024. Um will remain on licence for a further nine months once he is released from prison, during which time he will be subject to close monitoring and supervision. His name has been added to the sex offenders register for 10 years. READ MORE: Previously unheard recordings of jazz legend Miles Davis to be heard in festival play premiere Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Detective Sergeant Cameron Gilchrist, of Police Scotland, said: 'Ju Young Um now faces the consequences of his despicable and distressing actions. 'Our thoughts remain with his victims who had their privacy violated. We hope that his sentencing will bring them some comfort. Inside the air freshener hiding a camera | Contributed 'Sexual crime, of any nature, is not to be tolerated and we will thoroughly investigate any reports made to us, no matter how much time has passed.
ITV News
05-05-2025
- ITV News
Police Scotland appeal following fatal crash on A75 near Castle Douglas
Police Scotland is appealing for information from the public after a woman died following a crash on the A75. Officers received reports of a collision involving a grey Ford Ka and a white Seat Ibiza car, between Castle Douglas and Bridge of Dee, just after 8.50pm on 3 May 2025. A 67-year-old woman, driving the Ka, died after being taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. A 19-year-old, driving the Seat Ibiza, and a 16-year-old passenger are in hospital with serious injuries. The road reopened following an investigation of the scene just after 10am on 4 May 2025. Sergeant Lloyd Caven said: 'Our thoughts are with the family of the woman who died. Our enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.'I am appealing for anyone who saw the crash who hasn't already spoken to officers to get in touch.'I would also ask anyone who was in the area at the time and may have dash-cam footage which could assist to contact us.' The police are urging anyone with information to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting the incident number 3651 of Saturday, 3 May 2025.
Scottish Sun
04-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Woman, 67, dead and two teens injured after horror crash
ROAD TRAGEDY Woman, 67, dead and two teens injured after horror crash A WOMAN has died and two teenagers have been injured after a horror car crash. Two vehicles collided on Saturday night on the A75 between Castle Douglas and Bridge of Dee, Dumfries-shire. 2 The two cars crashed on the A75 between Castle Douglas and Bridge of Dee Credit: Google Maps The crash involved a grey Ford Ka and a white Seat Ibiza. Emergency crews were deployed to the scene as they were alerted to the crash. All three people involved in the crash were raced to the Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. Tragically, the 67-year-old woman driving the Seat died in hospital. The two teenagers from the Ford - a 19-year-old driver and 16-year-old passenger - have been left with serious injuries. Police closed down the road as they began investigating the cause of the tragedy. Officers have now pleaded for anyone with information to come forward to help them find out what caused the crash. They have called on any drivers in the area at the time who have a dashcam in their car to call in. Sergeant Lloyd Caven said: 'Our thoughts are with the family of the woman who died. "Our enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing. Shocking moment off-lead dog attacks terrified police horses as riders scream 'grab it' 'I am appealing for anyone who saw the crash who hasn't already spoken to officers to get in touch. 'I would also ask anyone who was in the area at the time and may have dash-cam footage which could assist to contact us.' A Police Scotland spokesperson added: "A 67-year-old woman has died and two teenagers have been seriously injured after a car crash. "Emergency services were called to the A75 between Castle Douglas and Bridge of Dee, Dumfries-shire, at around 8.50pm on Saturday following a crash between a grey Ford Ka and a white Seat Ibiza car. "Three people involved in the incident were taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary for treatment. "The 67-year-old female driver of the Seat died in hospital. Her next of kin has been informed. "The 19-year-old driver of the Ka and the 16-year-old passenger have serious injuries. "The road was closed to allow for investigations to take place and re-opened around 10am on Sunday."
