Woman arrested during Christmas crackdown on drink and drug driving
A 30-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving. Police made the arrest in Shetland this week as part of a festive crackdown…
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Cannabis confectionery and armour piercing ammunition found in search
Officers carrying out a drugs search at a Lerwick property found cannabis confectionery, a Class A hallucinogen and an armour piercing bullet.
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Man made ‘fairly graphic’ sexual comment while doing unpaid work for previous offence
A man told a woman to “get on her knees” and perform a sex act on him while he was doing unpaid work for a
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Offender warned he must do unpaid work or face prison over Christmas
A Lerwick man has been warned he could be locked up over Christmas if he keeps failing to show up for unpaid work.
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Police issue crime prevention advice for the darker evenings
Police have urged folk to keep their homes safe from thieves amid the darker evenings. Shetland Police posted the warning on Twitter, saying: “ As…
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Woman assaulted at public hall in Lerwick
A man is alleged to have assaulted a 39-year-old woman in Lerwick. Police Scotland said the alleged assault happened at around 9pm on Monday at…
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Six times over the limit drink driver was caught again just a week later
A drink driver who was found drunk behind the wheel just a week after being caught six times over the limit has been banned for
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Drunk driver who smashed through garden wall after high speed police chase is jailed for 14 months
A man who crashed into the front of a house after a high speed police chase while almost five times over the drink drive limit
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Pupils ‘vexed’ after vandals attack school mural
Pupils’ artwork has been damaged by vandals.
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Dangerous driver almost caused crash
A dangerous driver almost caused a crash near Lerwick last week. Shetland Police said the near miss happened at around 9pm on Thursday on the…
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Black cat proves unlucky for motorist fined £400 for driving offences
A black cat proved an unlucky omen for a motorist who claimed he had been trying to avoid the animal when police pulled him up
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Man ordered to pay £500 to teenager he racially abused at bus stop
A young man who shouted abuse at a teenage girl as she waited at a bus stop has been ordered to pay her £500 compensation.
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Woman hit man with hammer, smashed his phone and made offensive social media post
A young woman has admitted hitting a man with a hammer, smashing his phone and posting an offensive message about him on social media.
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Vehicle damaged in Lerwick carpark
A vehicle was damaged in a Lerwick carpark last week, police said. Officers want to speak to witnesses after the damage was reported in the…
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