Crime

Police Scotland have confirmed that former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been released from custody following her arrest earlier today.

TWO youths have been charged in connection with the theft of a motorbike from a circus act visiting Buckie.

POLICE in Buckie are appealing for information after the theft of a motorcycle in the town.

Michael Jenkins, from Cumbria, was in Fraserburgh for work when he died in Watermill Road on Sunday.

Extra measures to prevent the misuse of fireworks and pyrotechnics in public places, including sporting and live music events, have come into force.

A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of another man in Fraserburgh following a disturbance on Watermill Road in the town.

DRUG-related crime has been in the crosshairs following a police operation in Moray.

AN Elgin mum who assaulted her son after he started to "play up" on a walk has been ordered to be of good behaviour.

A BIKER who rode while drunk and banned punched a police officer in the face and broke her glasses.

VSS volunteers help people affected by crime to navigate the criminal justice system as well as providing emotional and practical support

Officers in the north-east are asking the public to be vigilant following several telephone banking fraud scams.

The National Sheep Association has said it is frustrated over the confusion left as a result of the government dropping flagship legislation.

Insurer NFU Mutual has issued an alert to farmers after thefts of expensive global positioning systems doubled in the first four months of 2023.

Game keepers at the Invercauld Estate contacted police after they found a dead raven next to a number of broken eggs.

Warning: (graphic content) Lord Arthurson sentenced Rhys Bennett to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of Jill Barclay.

Rhys Bennett attacked mum-of-two from Dyce.

POLICE appeal for information following report of shooting.

THE man was sentenced to 270 hours of unpaid work.

Aberdeen International Airport’s disruptive passenger campaign has been launched ahead of the 2023 summer season.

The north-east is a hotspot for ATV, vehicle and fuel theft, which has prompted a call for new legislation to tackle the issue.