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Scotsman
10 hours ago
- Scotsman
Police officer threatened to set fire to partner's mother's house during horror domestic abuse campaign
A Police Scotland officer threatened to set fire to his partner's mother's home and spread vicious lies about her step-father being a child molester during a horror campaign of domestic abuse. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... 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. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 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 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. Tariq Mahmood outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court | Alexander Lawrie 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. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 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. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 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. The woman said Mahmood formed an instant hatred of her mother and step-father and had issued a threat to burn down their house and claimed the man was a paedophile. She said when the couple's child was born he became 'controlling' and 'unpredictable' and had warned her he had 'more parental rights' than her. The woman said: 'I told him he was coercive and he didn't like that at all. I knew he was using [the child] as a control measure and he just wanted me to know [the child] was his. 'He was shocked I had pointed out that. We were both police officers and both had training in coercive control and domestic abuse.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The woman said Mahmood had also threatened to take the child away from her after the couple had split in September 2021. She said: 'I took [the child] to my grans house to stop him taking her to Birmingham because he said she would be better off with his family. 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. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 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. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad '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
12 hours ago
- Daily Record
Domestic abuser police officer threatened to stab partner and set mum's home on fire
Tariq Mahmood was found guilty of abusing his former partner as a Police Scotland chief slammed the conduct of the disgraced officer. A Police Scotland 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. 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. 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. The woman said Mahmood formed an instant hatred of her mother and step-father and had issued a threat to burn down their house and claimed the man was a paedophile. She said when the couple's child was born he became 'controlling' and 'unpredictable' and had warned her he had 'more parental rights' than her. The woman said: 'I told him he was coercive and he didn't like that at all. I knew he was using [the child] as a control measure and he just wanted me to know [the child] was his. 'He was shocked I had pointed out that. We were both police officers and both had training in coercive control and domestic abuse.' The woman said Mahmood had also threatened to take the child away from her after the couple had split in September 2021. She said: 'I took [the child] to my grans house to stop him taking her to Birmingham because he said she would be better off with his family. '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.'
Edinburgh Live
14 hours ago
- 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. The woman said Mahmood formed an instant hatred of her mother and step-father and had issued a threat to burn down their house and claimed the man was a paedophile. She said when the couple's child was born he became 'controlling' and 'unpredictable' and had warned her he had 'more parental rights' than her. The woman said: 'I told him he was coercive and he didn't like that at all. I knew he was using [the child] as a control measure and he just wanted me to know [the child] was his. 'He was shocked I had pointed out that. We were both police officers and both had training in coercive control and domestic abuse.' The woman said Mahmood had also threatened to take the child away from her after the couple had split in September 2021. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. She said: 'I took [the child] to my grans house to stop him taking her to Birmingham because he said she would be better off with his family. '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.'
The Print
17 hours ago
- Politics
- The Print
Azhar Mahmood is Pakistan's 7th head coach in four years. ‘Another masterclass in failure'
Fifty-year-old Mahmood takes over from Aaqib Javed, who had assumed the role on an interim basis following Australian coach Jason Gillespie's sudden resignation. The announcement makes Mahmood the seventh person since 2021 to hold the position of head coach for Pakistan's Test team. According to the PCB, Mahmood brings 'a seasoned cricketing mind' and 'proven success in the English county circuit.' 'Azhar Mahmood is a useless coach, He has been sucking the blood of Pakistan talent for the last many decades now…,' a Pakistani X user Atif wrote . New Delhi: The revolving door in Pakistan cricket leadership continues to spin. In the latest reshuffle, the Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed former all-rounder Azhar Mahmood as the acting head coach of the men's red-ball team. Pakistanis are angry. They see this as yet another downfall of Pakistan cricket. Most can't wait for the next 'masterclass in failure'. Pakistani cricket fans do not agree. They have accused Mahmood of repeatedly failing in coaching roles without contributing to player development or success. 'Azhar Mahmood – Interim Bowling Coach – 2016, Full-Time Bowling Coach – 2016–2019, Interim Head Coach (T20) – 2024, Assistant Coach – 2024, Interim Red-Ball Coach – 2025. Not a single bowler was developed or properly managed during all this time,' wrote Pakistani X user Junaiz. Others were more sarcastic: 'Death. Taxes. Azhar Mahmood PCB job,' X user Assad added. Meanwhile, sports journalist Shoaib Jatt questioned the PCB's decision. 'Wow, PCB's genius move: Azhar Mahmood, under whom Pakistan lost countless titles and suffered historic defeats as assistant coach, now promoted to head coach of the Test squad! Can't wait for the next masterclass in failure!' Also read: Maryam Nawaz brings new law to control publicity campaigns. Pakistanis call it 'peak fascism' A cricket board in disarray Since the resignation of Ehsan Mani in 2021, the PCB has been led by four different chairmen: Ramiz Raja, Najam Sethi, Zaka Ashraf, and current chairman Mohsin Naqvi. This instability at the top has trickled down, creating a leadership vacuum that has affected every level of Pakistan cricket. 'Pakistan Cricket Board me es waqt musical chair se hi ohde mil rahe hain (In PCB right now, posts are being handed out like a game of musical chairs),' X user Yousaf wrote. Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, in particular, has been criticised for what many perceive as a personal and political style of governance. 'Shame on you Mohsin Naqvi! You are destroying Pakistan cricket's reputation… The whole world knows Azhar Mahmood is a total scam and the worst coach ever,' Usman Ali wrote on X. Pakistan cricket is also in the midst of a performance crisis. In Test cricket, Pakistan has managed just 14 wins and 18 losses in 38 matches over the past five years. The team finished last in the previous World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, despite playing series at home. They lost to South Africa and Bangladesh, but they managed a series win against England. Despite Mahmood's experience — 21 Tests and 143 ODIs for Pakistan — and a respectable run in county cricket and the IPL (where he played as a British citizen), Mahmood's coaching stints have been marred by underperformance. His immediate challenge will be to prepare the team for its upcoming World Test Championship series against South Africa later this year. Pakistan has missed out on the WTC final three times in a row. For many fans, this is looking like yet another failed experiment. 'The reappointment of Azhar Mahmood as coach by Mohsin Naqvi is a slap in the face to all Pakistani cricket fans. PCB is stuck in a time warp,' wrote X user Hala Shah.
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Azhar named as acting red-ball coach
Azhar Mahmood will serve in this role until the conclusion of his current contract in April 2026. Photo: AFP/File The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday appointed former all-rounder Azhar Mahmood as the acting red-ball head coach of the Pakistan Men's team. He will serve in this role until the conclusion of his current contract in April 2026. During this period, Pakistan is scheduled to play two Test series. In an official statement, the PCB highlighted Mahmood's extensive coaching and playing experience. "A seasoned cricketing mind, Azhar Mahmood steps into the role with an impressive portfolio of experience. Having served as the assistant head coach of the national side, Azhar has long been a pivotal part of the team's strategic core," the PCB said in a press release. "His deep knowledge of the game, combined with hands-on international exposure and proven success in the English county circuit, makes him exceptionally well-suited for this position." The PCB further noted Mahmood's in-depth understanding of the game, along with his international experience and proven track record in English county cricket. "His red-ball pedigree is underscored by two County Championship titlesan achievement that speaks volumes about his leadership, tactical acumen, and unwavering commitment to excellence," the statement added. The board expressed confidence in Mahmood's ability to lead the red-ball side, stating that under his guidance, the team is expected to grow in strength, discipline, and performance on the global stage. The 50-year-old signed a two-year contract with the PCB in April 2024 and had previously served as assistant coach. However, he was excluded from the coaching staff for the recent home T20I series against Bangladesh in May, which Pakistan won 3-0, following the appointment of Mike Hesson as the white-ball head coach. Report indicate that Hesson, who has ties with Islamabad United, was reportedly looking to bring members of the franchise's coaching staff into the national setupprompting the PCB to temporarily sideline Mahmood. It is pertinent to mention that under Mahmood's coaching, Pakistan will begin their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 202527 campaign with a two-match Test series against South Africa in October-November. The national team will then tour Bangladesh for another two-match Test series as part of their WTC campaign in March-April 2026. For the unversed, former Australian all-rounder Jason Gillespie was appointed as Pakistan's red-ball head coach on April 28, 2024. After a 2-0 home loss to Bangladesh and a 2-1 win over England, he resigned citing PCB communication issues. Former fast bowler and 1992 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup winner Aaqib Javed took over the role following Gillespie's resignation. Skills Development camp The third and final phase of the Skills Development Camp, featuring 17 players, commenced on Monday at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed. Under the supervision of coaches, the players participated in fielding and fitness sessions on the opening day. Mohammad Naeem is expected to join the camp later this evening, while Ali Zaryab will report on July 2. This final phase of the camp will run until July 4. It is pertinent to mention that the second phase of the Skills Development Camp, which included 15 players, concluded on Saturday at the NCA. During that phase, players took part in rigorous fitness and fielding sessions from 6:00 am to 8:00 am, followed by skill-based sessions - including net practice - from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm at both the Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) Ground and the NCA, from Monday to Thursday. Participating Players: Ali Zaryab, Azan Awais, Faisal Akram, Fawad Ali, Mohammad Naeem, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Mohammad Suleman, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori, Musa Khan, Omair Bin Yousaf, Rohail Nazir, Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Shamyl Hussain, Ubaid Shah, Usman Khan and Waqar Ahmed.
