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Daily Record
3 days ago
- 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
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
More than 10,000 illegal vapes and tobacco products seized in Glasgow
A haul of illegal vapes and cigarettes has been seized by police in Glasgow. Community officers in the Govan area seized more than 10,000 illegal products in a joint operation with Glasgow City Council, Trading Standards and Consumer Protection Dogs UK. The recovery took place today, April 30, according to Police Scotland Greater Glasgow, who announced the news on X. READ MORE: Two people taken to hospital after man struck by car READ MORE: Thousands to march in Glasgow for Scottish independence rally Today, as part of Operation CECE, local Community Officers carried out a joint inspection with @GlasgowCC , @socotss and @ConsumerDogs in a convenience store in the Govan area. A number of illicit tobacco, cigarettes and vapes in excess of 10,000 were seized. — Police Scotland Greater Glasgow (@PSOSGreaterGlas) April 30, 2025 They wrote: "Today, as part of Operation CECE, local Community Officers carried out a joint inspection with Glasgow City Council, Trading Standards and Consumer Protection Dogs UK, in a convenience store in the Govan area. "A number of illicit tobacco, cigarettes and vapes in excess of 10,000 were seized."
Glasgow Times
30-04-2025
- Glasgow Times
More than 10,000 illegal vapes and tobacco seized in Glasgow
Community officers in the Govan area seized more than 10,000 illegal products in a joint operation with Glasgow City Council, Trading Standards and Consumer Protection Dogs UK. The recovery took place today, April 30, according to Police Scotland Greater Glasgow, who announced the news on X. READ MORE: Two people taken to hospital after man struck by car READ MORE: Thousands to march in Glasgow for Scottish independence rally Today, as part of Operation CECE, local Community Officers carried out a joint inspection with @GlasgowCC , @socotss and @ConsumerDogs in a convenience store in the Govan area. A number of illicit tobacco, cigarettes and vapes in excess of 10,000 were seized. — Police Scotland Greater Glasgow (@PSOSGreaterGlas) April 30, 2025 They wrote: "Today, as part of Operation CECE, local Community Officers carried out a joint inspection with Glasgow City Council, Trading Standards and Consumer Protection Dogs UK, in a convenience store in the Govan area. "A number of illicit tobacco, cigarettes and vapes in excess of 10,000 were seized."
