New scheme to stop domestic abuse to be introduced on Tayside
A new system aimed at stopping domestic abusers from repeating their crimes is to be introduced in Dundee and Perth and Kinross.
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Tayside officers under the microscope as “revenge” raid allegations referred to police watchdog
A watchdog is investigating claims police in Tayside sought “revenge” against a domestic abuse victim.
Spitting Angus offender spared jail by sheriff
A Brechin man who repeatedly spat on his girlfriend in a petty street row has been given a chance to stay out of jail.
Two-timing domestic abuser branded a “danger to women”
A violent thug who viciously attacked two women he was dating at the same time has been jailed.
Jail deemed “too easy” for serial domestic abuser
A serial domestic abuser who fled from police through a window has been told he will not face jail after a sheriff deemed it “too easy” for him.
Brothers whose mum and sister died in domestic abuse attack write book on ordeal
Two brothers whose mother and sister were killed in a domestic abuse attack by their father have written a book about their ordeal.
Plumber jailed for strangling pregnant partner
A plumber who choked his pregnant girlfriend in a brutally violent attack has been jailed.
£8m fund to help children affected by domestic abuse
A new £8 million fund is being set up to help children affected by domestic abuse.
Fife man admits headbutting pregnant girlfriend in the face
A smirking domestic abuser was warned he faces being jailed after headbutting his pregnant girlfriend in the face.
Angus police investigated over “revenge” claims
Angus police are facing claims they sought revenge against a domestic abuse victim following a damning watchdog report.