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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Man, 38, charged following alleged rape of schoolgirl, 12, in Scots town
The 38-year-old will appear in court at a later date 'RAPE' ARREST Man, 38, charged following alleged rape of schoolgirl, 12, in Scots town Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAN is due to appear in court charged with the alleged rape of a 12-year-old child. The 38-year-old was arrested in connection with the serious sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl in Johnston yesterday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Police thanks members of the public for their help in the inquiry Credit: PA:Press Association He will appear appear in court at a later date. Detectives say the arrest comes after great concern in the Johnston area following the alleged sexual assault. A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "A 38-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the serious sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl in Johnstone on Sunday, 13 July, 2025. "He is due to appear in court at a later date." Detective Inspector David Hardie said: "We know this incident has caused concern in the local community and I would like to thank members of the public for their support during our enquiries." It comes as cops revealed nine people were arrested during the final day of the TRNSMT festival. The festival-goers ended up in cuffs as thousands attended the third day of the bash at Glasgow Green - with some arrested for sexual assaults. Cops arrested a total of 19 people across the weekend, almost half of the number nicked last year. Sunday saw a number of revellers lifted for a range of alleged offences. Police say arrests were made for culpable and reckless behaviour, assault, possession of weapons and assaulting officers. 'My police chief dad raped me for 11yrs as leader of twisted paedo sex cult whose members would chase me through woods One person was arrested for an alleged hate crime offence. Reports will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
STV News
2 days ago
- STV News
Man, 38, charged after 12-year-old girl 'raped'
A man has been charged after a 12-year-old girl was allegedly raped in Renfrewshire. The alleged incident occurred in Johnstone on Sunday. On Monday, police confirmed a 38-year-old had been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. He is due to appear in court at a later date Detective Inspector David Hardie said: 'We know this incident has caused concern in the local community and I would like to thank members of the public for their support during our enquiries.' STV News is now on WhatsApp Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Daily Record
Man arrested in connection with 'serious sexual assault' on child in Scots town
The incident involving a 12-year-old girl occurred on Sunday, July 13 in Johnstone. A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a serious sexual assault on a 12-year-old girl. The 38-year-old man attacked the child in Johnstone on Sunday, July 13, 2025. He is due to appear in court at a later date. Detective Inspector David Hardie said: "We know this incident has caused concern in the local community and I would like to thank members of the public for their support during our enquiries." 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'.
BBC News
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Tiny house trail bringing footfall to Dawlish
A tourist trail of model houses made to the scale of five-inch (12cm) fictional creatures is making a return to Dawlish high street for its third houses - known as Ditto Houses - are the creations of David Hardie and his sister Diana Dittos of Dawlish started as bedtime stories Mr Hardie told his son and nieces, but after becoming ill with a rare blood condition in 2021, he decided to bring the creatures to life in a trail for children in the are 66 of the model houses throughout the town. Mr Hardie said "I've always had the idea of making the little houses and putting them around as an attraction to help Dawlish and when I was ill I had time, so they started to appear".The Dittos are described as "hard-working creatures who take great pride in their town of Dawlish in Devon."They "look after the wildlife, such as the swans and ducks, and are always ready to help if a bird's nest is damaged or a baby hedgehog gets lost", according to the creators. The tourist trail draws people of all ages, not just children, and the books written by David's sister Diana Townsend are just as popular across the Townsend said "it's not just children that are reading them, it's quite a lot of adults and senior citizens too".The trail of Ditto houses encompasses many businesses in the town, something they said they were very grateful Nicks, owner of the Shoe Centre, said: "Whilst the trail is fun and the houses are incredible, it also means that when people are following the trail, they are looking in our shop windows, they are looking at what we all have to offer."She added: "We're all struggling slightly and this has been brilliant."
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Yahoo
Police searching for three suspects following Valentine's Day assault in Gourock
DETECTIVES are hunting for three suspects after a man was 'seriously assaulted' in Gourock on Valentine's Day. Police rushed to a flat in Davidson Drive at around 1:10pm yesterday, where a 56-year-old man was found injured. He was taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow for treatment for lacerations. Hospital staff describe his condition as stable. Detective Inspector David Hardie is urging anyone who was in the area at around 1pm and may have witnessed anything suspicious to come forward. He said: 'Enquiries are ongoing to identify and trace the three people responsible for this attack. 'Officers have been carrying out enquiries in the local area along with gathering and checking CCTV footage to establish more information on the circumstances. "I would also ask any drivers with dashcam or people with personal footage to review their recordings and please get in touch if it holds anything relevant.' Those with information which could assist officers are asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1500 of February 14. Information can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
