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Scots cops hunt female robber who made off with three-figure sum in shop raid
Police are hunting a female robber following a raid on a store in Edinburgh which saw her pocketing a three-figure sum. The woman targeted the premises in question in Portobello High Street yesterday, Saturday, January 31, 2026. She entered thhe business involved just before 5pm and threatened a staff member before making off with cash. An investigation was launched in a bid to track down the crook, and Police Scotland officers have now appealed to the public for help during
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Police probe launched after two men taken to hospital following disturbance
A police probe has been launched after two men were rushed to hospital following an incident this afternoon. The alarm was raised in Greenock around 12.40pm today, Sunday, February 1, 2026, in the town's Kilmacolm Road. The disturbance in question took place near to the junction with Belville Street and saw two men taken to different hospitals. A 31-year-old man was taken to Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, where he is said to be in a stable condition. A 38-year
21 hours ago


Arrests for assault and knife possession ahead of Celtic v Utrecht clash
Three people were arrested ahead of Celtic's Europa League clash with Utrecht at Celtic Park last night. Police Scotland said the trio were detained near to the stadium as part of the police operation around the match, which Celtic won 4-2. The suspects - aged 17, 36 and 37 - were detained over alleged assaults and possession of a bladed weapon. The 36-year-old was due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court this afternoon, while the other two suspects will appear in court at a la
2 days ago
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