Person taken to hospital after Tingwall crash
A person was taken to hospital on Thursday night after a car overturned near the Tingwall straights. Police said they were called to the A970…
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Man arrested after three-vehicle crash outside Marlex
A 20-year-old man has been arrested after three vehicles were involved in a crash outside the Marlex in Lerwick. Police received a report of the…
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Police attending crash outside Marlex
Police are currently attending a crash outside the Marlex in Lerwick. Officers are currently directing traffic through the area, with a car recovery vehicle there…
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Damage caused to car in Sandveien
Damage has been caused to a parked car in Lerwick, with several scratches being left on its passenger side. Police in Lerwick say the damage…
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Police appeal after sheet of metal causes damage
Police have appealed for information after a large piece of metal was left on a main A-road outside Lerwick. Officers say the metal caused damage…
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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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Police highlight increasing numbers of drivers caught without MOT
Police have highlighted an increase in people driving in Shetland without a valid MOT. The Shetland force took to Twitter today (Tuesday) to ask drivers…
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Police seize woman’s uninsured car
Police have seized an uninsured car and fined its driver. Shetland Police said the 33-year-old woman was found to be driving the car with no…
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Motorists charged after weekend incidents
A 49 year-old motorist was arrested and taken to the police station in Lerwick after failing a breath test at the weekend. Police were responding…
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A970 to remain closed overnight after three people injured in serious crash
A section of the A970 is likely to remain closed overnight to allow for investigations into a serious crash which injured three people. Police were…
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Folk urged to take care online after worrying rise in Shetland ‘sextortion’ reports
Reports of so-called “sextortion” have increased in Shetland over recent months. Police in Shetland have asked people to be careful about the images they share…
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Inspector praised after 33 years of service
A police inspector has been praised for his 33 years of service. Inspector Martyn Brill of the Shetland Area Command had spent time with the…
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Emergency services ask people to ‘stop and think’ about water safety following recent deaths in Scotland
Emergency services and rescuers are continuing to plead for folk to heed water safety advice following several tragic drownings in Scotland. Shetland police tweeted a…
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Police warn that fraudsters are continuing to target victims in Shetland
Fraudsters are continue to target victims in Shetland, police have warned. Shetland Police posted a warning on Twitter today urging folk to be aware of…
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