Monifieth man dodges jail for ‘demon drink’ offence against ex
An Angus domestic offender who walked, uninvited into his ex-partner’s house after being released from prison to find her with a new man has landed back in court.
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Coronation Street consults domestic abuse experts for coercion storyline
Coronation Street has consulted domestic abuse experts for a new storyline exploring the “torture” of coercive control.
Police welcome nine-year sentence handed to ‘violent’ Dundee rapist
A Dundee man was jailed for nine years at the High Court yesterday after being found guilty of rape charges.
Angus man’s “shallow hole” threat to ex after drive-thru fall out
A court has heard how an Angus man threatened to put his girlfriend “in a shallow hole” after becoming angry when she changed her mind over wanting a fast food meal.
Fife child protection services told to make further improvements as region addresses failings over killings
Children’s services in Fife must improve their response when families are affected by the “toxic trio” of domestic abuse, mental ill-health and substance misuse, an investigation has found.
Sheriff’s chance for Angus domestic abuser whose spitting attack was overheard by 999 operator
A domestic abuser who spat on his ex in an attack overheard by a 999 call operator has been given a chance by a sheriff to prove the offence was a one-off.
Prime Minister’s support makes world of difference, says domestic abuse survivor
A domestic abuse survivor told Prime Minister Theresa May her support “makes a world of difference” as she visited a charity helping women and children.
PM vows to end postcode lottery for those fleeing domestic abuse
The Prime Minister has vowed to end the postcode lottery for those fleeing domestic abuse.
Domestic abuse survivor urges courts to ‘step up’ on domestic abuse
A domestic abuse survivor has said courts need to “step up” in tackling the problem as she called for judges to be retrained.
New domestic abuse laws now criminalise coercive and controlling behaviour
“Groundbreaking” new domestic abuse laws have come into force in Scotland.