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BBC News
01-08-2025
- BBC News
Man charged over two violent sex attacks 21 years ago
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with two violent sex attacks that happened on the same night, 21 years ago.A 22-year-old man was physically and sexually assaulted by three men who approached him in a park near the River Kelvin on 13 September, two hours later, a 25-year-old man was also physically and sexually assaulted by three decades later, a 56-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with both incidents. The investigation is ongoing to identify and trace the other two male Insp John Dowds said: "These incidents were frightening and distressing for the victims who have had to wait over 20 years for someone to be arrested in connection with what happened."Time really is no barrier to a police investigation. We are committed to exploring all lines of inquiry and using advancements in forensics to ensure suspects are identified."At the time of these incidents my counterpart in Strathclyde Police appealed for anyone who may have been the victim of a similar attack to come forward and report it to police."I would echo this message today; anyone who has concerns should come forward and speak to officers, be assured you will be listened to and taken seriously."
Daily Record
01-08-2025
- Daily Record
Man charged over two decade old sexual assault
The frightening incidents saw three men prey on two separate male victims in a park area next to the River Kelvin in 2003. A man has been arrested and charged in connection with two violent sexual attacks that took place on the same night in Glasgow 21-years ago. The frightening incidents saw three men prey on two separate male victims in a park area next to the River Kelvin in 2003. A 22-year-old man was first approached by the three men who physically and sexually assaulted him late on Saturday, September 2003. Around two hours later, in the early hours of Sunday, 14 September, 2003, a 25-year-old man was also physically and sexually assaulted by three men. Over two decades on police yesterday arrested 65-year-old old man who was charged in connection with both incidents. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal. Detectives say the investigation is still ongoing to identify and trace the two other male suspects. They have also appealed to any victims who suffered a similar attack to come forward and report it to the police, echoing the appeal shared by Strathclyde Police in 2003. 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. Detective Inspector John Dowds said: 'These incidents were frightening and distressing for the victims who have had to wait over 20 years for someone to be arrested in connection with what happened. 'Time really is no barrier to a police investigation. We are committed to exploring all lines of enquiry and using advancements in forensics to ensure suspects are identified. 'At the time of these incidents my counterpart in Strathclyde Police appealed for anyone who may have been the victim of a similar attack to come forward and report it to police. I would echo this message today; anyone who has concerns should come forward and speak to officers, be assured you will be listened to and taken seriously.'
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Retired police officer who was key in naloxone rollout honoured
A retired Assistant Chief Constable who was instrumental in rolling out an overdose antidote to frontline officers has said he is 'delighted and humbled' to be recognised in the King's Birthday Honours. Retired Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Gary Ritchie has been awarded the King's Police Medal, while the force's chief officer of Human Resources Nicky Page becomes an MBE. Gary Ritchie joined what was then Strathclyde Police in 1991 and retired in April 2025 after more than three decades of police service. He was appointed as an Assistant Chief Constable in 2019 and was instrumental in the rollout of naloxone, which is used to reverse the effect of opioids, to all frontline police officers in 2020. He also played a key role during the Cop26 climate summit in Glasgow in 2021 and during the Covid-19 pandemic, acting as Gold Commander during both. Mr Ritchie said: 'I am both delighted and humbled that I have been awarded the King's Police Medal. 'Any personal achievements which have led to me receiving this award have only been made possible by the many people inside and outside the service who have contributed to the successful initiatives, projects and operations that we have undertaken over the years. 'The award is much more a recognition of their contributions and, at times, wise counsel and advice. 'I will be forever grateful and proud of what we achieved together.' Nicky Page becomes an MBE for services to policing, equality and health. She joined Strathclyde Police in 2010 and has provided strategic human resources leadership for more than 22,000 people in Police Scotland. This included playing a key role during the transition period that brought together eight legacy forces to form Police Scotland in 2013. She led the Staff Pay, Reward and Modernisation Project, aligning pay and conditions across the organisation, which the force said contributed to a reduction in the gender pay gap. Since 2017, she has also volunteered as a Community First Responder with the Scottish Ambulance Service, contributing more than 1000 hours of service while balancing the demands of her role and family life. She said: 'I am both grateful and surprised to receive this honour. 'I'm deeply appreciative of the support I have received from my colleagues in policing, the Ambulance Service and fellow responders within the Bathgate Group. 'This honour reflects the shared commitment and teamwork that have made my contribution possible.' Chief Constable Jo Farrell praised the pair. She said: 'I want to warmly congratulate Gary and Nicky on this well deserved recognition of their outstanding careers in public service, leadership and collaboration across sectors. 'Police officers, staff and volunteers work hard to deliver for our communities and these awards are an opportunity to thank them and celebrate their huge contributions to society.'
Glasgow Times
13-06-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Avenues work on two Glasgow city centre streets now complete
Holland Street and Pitt Street, part of the wider £120m City Avenues project, are re-open, including new tree-lined streets, widened pavements with a Caithness stone finish, segregated cycle lanes and green landscaping. Along these streets, an influx of private investment has also led to hundreds of homes being built in the area. READ NEXT:Peter Krykant was brave enough to take risks because he wanted to save lives The development is being hailed as the biggest physical transformation of the Glasgow city centre since the pedestrianisation of Buchanan Street in the 1970s. The Holland Street/Pitt Street project was delivered with both the Scottish and UK Governments contributing £2.4million, with additional funding provided from developer contributions and Transport Scotland. Amongst the complimentary investments adding to the transformation of the area is Moda's Holland Park apartment building. Moda is one of the private investors who have built in the area, building the Holland Park development on the site of the old HQ of Strathclyde Police. James Blakey, Moda Group's director of planning and engagement, said: 'Moda is proud to have supported these improvements, reinforcing our commitment to investing in the city's future.' 'The city council said when complete, the Avenues programme - which includes the transformation of George Square - will form a network of attractive and accessible streets comparable with the people-focused changes introduced across Europe and designed to encourage more residents, visitors and investors to the city centre. Councillor Angus Millar, Glasgow City Council's Convenor for City Centre Recovery, praised the transformation of the area. He said: 'The Holland and Pitt Street Avenue also show how public and private investment is working together to unlock opportunities across the city centre, creating vibrant and attractive new districts.'
Edinburgh Live
31-05-2025
- Edinburgh Live
Top detective to reveal how serial killer Peter Tobin was led to Edinburgh prison
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A former police chief who helped bring serial killer Peter Tobin to justice is set to tell the story behind some of his most chilling cases. David Swindle was in charge of the investigation into the rape and murder of Polish student Angelika Kluk in 2006. Her body was found under the floorboards of a Glasgow church, and handyman Tobin was identified as a suspect. Swindle then set up the UK wide Operation Anagram - linking Tobin to the murders of two other young women, Vicky Hamilton and Dinah Nicol, dating back to 1991. The twisted killer died in the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary in October 2022, at the age of 76. At the time, he was serving a whole life term for all three murders including Angelika. Swindle who retired from Strathclyde Police at the rank of Detective Superintendent, will take to the stage later this year in Irvine, Ayrshire, for his new true crime show Murder – A Search for the Truth. Other dates across Scotland are also being planned. Swindle, who worked on hundreds of homicides in his distinguished 34-year career, has recently completed a nationwide UK tour seen by almost 170,000 people, his new live show will be at Irvine Harbour Arts Centre on November 15. The audience will be given an insight into the policing techniques deployed in a major murder investigation including the arrest of Tobin. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox Swindle will also look at the psychology of killers and try and answer the question - are they born or made? He said: 'I'm excited to bring this show to Irvine. "It's the perfect setting for a face-to-face with the truth behind some of the UK's darkest crimes No drama. Just facts, cases and real consequences. "Sometimes there is too much focus on the killer and we should never ever forget the victims. For every one of these murders there's at least one victim – someone's daughter or son. It's all about the victims." Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Operation Anagram used every police force across the UK to investigate Peter Tobin who was originally from Johnstone in Renfrewshire. It looked at more than 1000 leads, tracked down more than 40 places he lived and investigated any unsolved murders or missing women in those areas. Detectives narrowed the list to nine unsolved murders and missing person cases with possible links to Tobin. Operation Anagram also looked at the unsolved murders from 1968 and 1969 of young Glasgow mothers Patricia Docker, 25, Helen Puttock, 29, and Jemima MacDonald, 32, by a man dubbed Bible John by newspapers. However it found no link to Tobin. Since his retiral Mr Swindle has also helped the parents of Livingston woman Kirsty Maxwell investigate the mystery death of their daughter who fell from a balcony while holidaying in Benidorm, Spain, with friends in 2017. Tickets on sale now via
