Human leg discovered on Prestwick Beach linked to NI body find
The man, who has not been named, is not believed to be from Northern Ireland.A Police Scotland spokesman said the human remains on Prestwick Beach had been identified as those of a missing person from outside of Scotland. He added: "The relevant police service has been informed."
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West Lothian schoolgirl missing for over 48 hours as police issue urgent appeal
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Get the latest Edinburgh Live breaking news on WhatsApp Police have issued an urgent appeal after a West Lothian teenager went missing. Melissa Boulton, 15, was last seen in Kirknewton at around 11.30am on June 30. She has not been seen since, with concerns growing for her welfare. Officers described her as a white female, around five foot nine, of a medium build with long dyed red hair. She was last seen wearing a black top with black Nike jogging bottoms. Melissa is known to have links to Currie, Clermiston and Tranent. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We're appealing for the public's help as part of our efforts to trace Melissa Boulton reported missing from Kirknewton. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox "Melissa Boulton was last seen in Kirknewton around 11.30hrs on 30th June 2025. The 15 year old has not been seen since and there are growing concerns for their welfare. "Melissa is described as white female, 5ft 9, medium build, with long dyed red hair. She may have a nose ring and was last seen wearing a black top with black Nike jogging bottoms. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. "Melissa also has links to Currie, Clermiston and Tranent where they might have travelled." Anyone who may have seen Melissa is urged to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 0089.
Edinburgh Live
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- Edinburgh Live
Twisted West Lothian police officer threatened to torch house of partner's mum
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A West Lothian police officer threatened to set fire to his partner's mother's home and spread vicious lies her step-father was a child molester during a horror campaign of domestic abuse. PC Tariq Mahmood, 45, told the terrified victim he would 'strangle or stab' her as she slept and threatened to take the couple's child away from her. The woman said Mahmood constantly criticised her parenting skills, made derogatory remarks about her clothes and looks and accused of her of dressing to impress other men. She also claimed Mahmood refused to speak to her if she did not have sex with him and only complimented her when she wore traditional Asian clothing during two years of abuse between December 2019 and November 2021. The woman, also a serving police officer at the time, told a court she was so terrified by the brute's behaviour after they split she was forced to change the locks at her home and sleep with a metal bar across the front door. Mahmood, from Livingston, West Lothian, denied the allegations but was found guilty of abusing the woman following a five day trial at Edinburgh Sheriff Court earlier this year. He was also found guilty of engaging in a course of behaviour that was abusive of a second former partner by shouting, swearing and assaulting her, all between April 2019 and February 2022. A Police Scotland chief has now slammed the conduct of the disgraced officer and commended the bravery of the victims for coming forward to report him. Mahmood returned to the capital court for sentencing on Wednesday where Sheriff John Cook said he had committed 'serious offences' but said there was an alternative to custody. Sheriff Cook sentenced the officer to a two year supervision order and said he must complete 120 hours of unpaid work as punishment. The sheriff also ordered Mahmood to attend sessions with the domestic abuse organisation Up2U and handed out non-harassment orders regarding both women for four years. Defence advocate Edith Forrest KC said her client continued to 'maintain his denial' to the offences but he wanted to apologise to both victims. Ms Forrest said Mahmood first joined the police in his native Birmingham in 2008 before moving north and transferring to Police Scotland 10 years later. The advocate said he now plans to resign from his position in the force following the convictions. The trial heard from one victim who said she met Mahmood while they were both serving police officers and after forming a relationship she fell pregnant with his child in December 2019. 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'I wasn't sure if he was going to take her to Pakistan where he had family. 'I was terrified he was going to take her and I would never see her again. I was really scared of him.' She said the abuse also involved the police officer constantly mocking her parenting skills and admitted she was left 'terrified' of him after they split up. She told the court: 'He said he would strangle me or stab me in my sleep, then pass it off as a joke. I was scared of him, really scared of him. I was scared what he was capable of. 'I was scared I would wake up one day and he would be at the bottom of my bed. He tried to break me when I was at my lowest point.' Chief Superintendent Helen Harrison, of Police Scotland, said: 'Mahmood's actions go against everything Police Scotland stands for. "Our thoughts are with the victims and I hope this conviction provides them with some measure of closure. I commend their strength in reporting these crimes and bringing this individual to justice. "We understand how difficult it can be to report these kinds of offences, particularly when the perpetrator is a police officer. "We want the public to be reassured that all reports are thoroughly investigated, no matter when the offending took place or who is involved. 'All officers are bound by our Standards of Professional Behaviour, which apply on and off duty. Any instance where an officer fails to uphold our standards will be investigated and appropriate action taken.'
Daily Record
an hour ago
- Daily Record
Scots cops search for teenage girl missing for two days
Melissa is also known to have connections to Currie, Clermiston, and Tranent. Police are appealing for the public's help to locate missing 15-year-old Melissa Boulton, who vanished from Kirknewton on June 30. Melissa was last spotted in Kirknewton at around 11.30am on that day and hasn't been seen since. Officers say they are increasingly worried for her safety. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Melissa is described as white female, 5ft 9, medium build, with long dyed red hair. She may have a nose ring and was last seen wearing a black top with black Nike jogging bottoms. Melissa also has links to Currie, Clermiston and Tranent where she might have travelled. Anyone who may have seen Melissa since this time, or who has any information which could be relevant, is urged to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 0089 of 1st July 2025.
