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Daily Record
a day ago
- Daily Record
Scots shop worker hospitalised after being 'sprayed with substance' as police hunt suspect
The incident took place in Glasgow and is now being investigated by Police Scotland. 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'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. A post about the incident on the Police Scotland Greater Glasgow Facebook page said: "Officers are appealing for information following a robbery at a shop on Hawthorn Street in Glasgow. "The incident happened around 9.05pm on Saturday, 16 August, when a man entered the premises and sprayed a staff member with a substance before making off with a sum of cash. "Emergency services attended and the staff member, a 24-year-old man, was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary for treatment. The suspect is described as white and of slim build. "He was wearing a green and grey tracksuit top with a zip, orange shorts, black socks and black trainers. He left in the direction of Memel Street." Detective Sergeant Greg Turnbull said: 'This was an extremely frightening experience for the shop worker which left him with serious injuries requiring hospital treatment. 'Extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace the man responsible and we are asking anyone who knows who he is or where he might be to get in touch. 'We are also asking anyone who saw anything before or after the robbery to make contact. Please also check private CCTV and dash-cam footage to see if you have captured something that could assist with our investigation.' Anyone who can help is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3850 of Saturday, 16 August, 2025, or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Glasgow Times
24-06-2025
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow police force welcomes two puppies into their ranks
The adorable duo have joined the West of Scotland force and are set to begin their journey toward becoming fully trained police dogs. For the next year, brothers Zoon and Torro will enjoy plenty of 'pup fun and socialising' as part of their early development before beginning their formal training. (Image: Police Scotland) READ MORE: Police reveal number of arrests made at Glasgow Summer Session's READ MORE: Police issue warning after receiving 'multiple' reports of scammers Police Scotland Greater Glasgow announced the cute new recruits on social media. They said: "PUPPY ALERT. "It's the newest recruits into Police Scotland -brothers TPD Zoon and TPD Torro. "The Dutch Herder pups joined the training ranks in the West of the country, where it's a year of pup fun & socialisation before the real hard graft starts!"
Daily Record
31-05-2025
- Daily Record
Teen missing for nearly two weeks 'believed to be in Scotland' as cops appeal for info
He is described as having short hair, which is shaved at the sides, and facial hair, and being 5ft 6ins tall, and it is thought he may now be in Glasgow. A teenager who has been missing from England for nearly two weeks is believed to be in Scotland, police have said. The 17-year-old vanished on Sunday, May 18. Identified by police only as James, he was last seen in Morecambe, in the north west of England. Morecambe Police said he was last spotted on the coastal town's Thornton Road. The sighting of the teenager was at around 2.20pm on the day in question, and he was wearing a black t-shirt, tracksuit, silver chain and a cap at the time. 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'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. He is described as having short hair, which is shaved at the sides, and facial hair, and being 5ft 6ins tall, and it is thought he may now be in Glasgow. Morecambe is 166 miles south of Glasgow, with the journey between them taking around two hours and 43 minutes in a car. A post on the Police Scotland Greater Glasgow Facebook page said: "Can you help Morecambe Police? They believe James could be in the Glasgow area." The force shared a post from Morecambe Police about James' disappearance. It read: "Have you seen James? James, 17, is missing from Morecambe. "He was last seen on Thornton Road on 18th May at around 2:20pm. Since James was reported as missing to us, we have carried out enquiries offline, but are now asking for your help. "He is 5ft 6in with short hair, shaved on the sides with facial hair. He was last seen wearing a tracksuit, black t-shirt, a silver chain and a cap. If you see James, or know where he may be, please call 101 quoting log 0698 of 20th May."
Glasgow Times
20-05-2025
- Glasgow Times
Blue Jeep hits man standing at busy Glasgow bus stop
The car was said to have collided with a man while he was standing at the bus stop on Dyke Road in Yoker. The incident occurred around 1.20pm, yesterday, May 19 in the West of the city. The Jeep then fled the scene as it failed to stop and sped away in the direction of Culbin Drive. The victim, a 41-year-old man, was said to have not needed any medical treatment following the ordeal. Police Scotland is appealing for information following the hit and run. READ MORE: Police hunt culprits as man viciously attacked following incident in Glasgow READ MORE: Four fire engines rush to Glasgow park as blaze engulfs building Police Scotland is appealing for information following a hit and run in Glasgow. Around 1.20pm on Monday, 19 May, 2025, a blue Jeep was involved in a collision with a pedestrian who was standing at a bus stop on Dyke — Police Scotland Greater Glasgow (@PSOSGreaterGlas) May 20, 2025 A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 1.20pm on Monday, 19 May, 2025, a blue Jeep was involved in a collision with a pedestrian who was standing at a bus stop on Dyke Road. "The car failed to stop and drove away in the direction of Culbin Drive, Glasgow. "The pedestrian, a 41-year-old man, did not require any medical treatment." Sergeant Iain Allison said: 'I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anything to please come forward. 'From our enquiries so far, we understand there were other members of the public at this bus stop and we are keen to speak with them as they may be able to assist with our investigation. 'In addition, anyone with dash-cam footage is asked to contact us as this may be significant. "Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 1809 of 19 May, 2025. "Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously."
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'On duty means no pints': Glasgow cop runs into Still Game star
A Glasgow community police officer was pictured with a Still Game actor in the city. PC Barry, from Partick Community Policing Team, ran into Scottish actor and comedian Gavin Mitchell while at a bike marking event in Kelvin Way. On social media, the force shared a picture of the two, saying: "PC Barry, from Partick Community Policing Team, had a nice wee chat with 'Boaby the Barman' whilst carrying out a recent bike marking event in Kelvin Way. "It was lovely to meet you but, unfortunately, being on duty means no pints." READ NEXT: 12 people charged in intense crackdown on city centre retail crime PC Barry from Partick Community Policing Team had a nice wee chat with 'Boaby the Barman' @GavsterNo1 whilst carrying out a recent bike marking event in Kelvin Way. Was lovely to meet you but unfortunately being on duty means no pints... 🍻 #CommunityPolicing#StillGame — Police Scotland Greater Glasgow (@PSOSGreaterGlas) May 13, 2025
