Jail for 44-year-old father who tried to gouge police officer’s eye
A 44-year-old father who tried to gouge a police officer’s eye has been jailed for eight months.
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Double break-in at dry cleaners
Two break-ins have been reported at the same dry cleaners in Lerwick.
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Emergency services attend Tingwall crash
Fire and police crews have attended the scene of a one-vehicle crash near Tingwall tonight (Saturday). Appliances from Lerwick and Sandwick were called to the…
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Witness appeal after vehicle in near miss with cyclist on A970
A cyclist was almost knocked over by an overtaking vehicle, police said.
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Police officer’s sexual assault trial transferred out of Shetland despite concern at loss of local justice
The trial of a police officer facing three charges of sexual assault has been transferred to Aberdeen – despite concerns about the loss of local justice.
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Police issue appeal after reports of drone flying low over the Street
Police are appealing for witnesses after a drone was seen flying low over Commercial Street in Lerwick,
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Police officers commended for bravery
Two Shetland police officers have been commended for bravery for their response to a house fire.
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Abandoned vehicle blocked ambulance on emergency call
A vehicle abandoned in the snow blocked an ambulance responding a heart attack patient – promoting fresh calls for caution on the roads.
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Police warn motorists not to travel unless ‘absolutely necessary’
Police say most side roads are impassable due to snow urging drivers not to travel unless absolutely necessary.
READ FULL STORYMotorist dies in Christmas Day crash
A motorist died following a Christmas Day road crash near Bixter, it has emerged. Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident, which took place…
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The main road north of Tingwall has reopened this evening (Tue) after being closed because of a crash. The A970 was shut in both directions…
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Spiking a ‘great concern’ for police
Police have warned that spiking is a “great concern” in licensed premises.
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Police ask for public help identifying cause of 65-year-old man’s injuries
A 65-year-old man was found injured in the early hours of this morning – and police are seeking the public’s help to find out what
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Woman taken to hospital after two car crash blocks A970
A woman has been taken to hospital after a two car crash on the A970.
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