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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
First picture of driver who died in M9 crash with passenger in Edinburgh hospital
A driver who died in a crash on the M9 has been named — as the passenger remains in an Edinburgh hospital. Jamie Johnstone, 37, was driving a black Vauxhall Corsa when he was involved in a collision between junctions six and seven near Carronshore on July 9. The passenger, a 32-year-old male, is in a 'stable condition' at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. Police have said enquiries into the incident are ongoing, and have urged anyone who may have information that could help to get in touch. READ MORE: Edinburgh passengers 'left at platform' as 'packed' train arrives with two carriages READ MORE: Thousands of Edinburgh sun worshipers descend on popular beach during heatwave Jamie's family have released the following statement via Police Scotland: "As a family are absolutely heartbroken. Jamie was a beloved son and brother, devoted father and dear friend to many. "A huge hole in our hearts and lives is left behind as we begin to navigate life without him. He was a lovable and unforgettable character who lived life to the fullest and will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox "We would like to express gratitude and appreciation to the emergency services who were at the scene and who have assisted us through this tragic situation." Road Policing Sergeant Scott Kirkpatrick said: "Our thoughts remain with Jamie's family and friends at this extremely difficult time. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. "Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the crash and I'd again appeal to anyone with information to come forward. "Were you on the M9 around the time? Did you see the vehicle or what happened? Do you have dash-cam footage of significance? If so, please contact police." Anyone with information is urged to contact 101 quoting incident number 0427 of July 9.
Daily Mail
03-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Murderer is jailed for ten years for 'revenge' plot on prison guard who delayed sending him to hospital when he swallowed seven bags of cocaine
A convicted murderer who plotted a vengeful gun attack on a prison guard has been given a sentence of more than 10 years. Robert Paterson, 45, planned the attack in an act of 'revenge', believing the officer at HMP Edinburgh had put his life at risk with a delay in sending him to hospital after he swallowed seven bags of cocaine. The plot was foiled when police eavesdropped on conversations Paterson was having about the plan through 'covert' surveillance equipment they had installed in his cell in early 2023. At a sentencing hearing at the High Court in Edinburgh today, judge Lord Harrower explained the origins of Paterson's 'animus' towards the officer. The judge said that shortly before 2am on November 15 2022, the officer heard Paterson 'scream he was having a heart attack' from inside his cell and 'demanded' he be taken to hospital. He said the officer had seen Paterson swallowing a SIM card just removed from a mobile phone and staff at the prison were surprised to see an ambulance arrive when none of them had ordered it. Paterson's 'vital signs' were deemed healthy so he was kept in prison under observation for a few hours, before being taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh shortly before 8am. Lord Harrower added the officer had been 'aware' of an attempt by Paterson to escape when admitted to hospital in 2012. But the judge said there was no indication the episode had been 'another attempt' to break out of jail. Once at hospital Paterson was given a CT scan, and underwent surgery to remove seven plastic bags of cocaine from his stomach. The judge told Paterson that following his return to prison he began to 'seek revenge' against the officer, believing he had been the cause of an 'unnecessary delay' in sending him to hospital. He set about obtaining a handgun and ammunition, and 'identified an individual who was prepared to carry out an assault' in return for 'drugs or money', as well as talking about procuring a vehicle and driver to be used in the assault. Thanks to the surveillance equipment police had installed in Paterson's cell, police got wind of the plan and 'intervened before an assault had been attempted'. Lord Harrower told Paterson: 'It is clear your proper purpose was conspiring to commit a serious crime.' Paterson's advocate Thomas Ross KC earlier told the court his client had reacted after deeming 'the manner in which the medical emergency was handled increased the risk of a fatal outcome'. On May 2 this year, Paterson pleaded guilty to directing others to carry out an assault, and obtaining for that purpose a handgun, ammunition and a vehicle. He also admitted directing and arranging the supply of drugs, and to directing others to steal drugs, watches and money. He is currently serving a life sentence for murder and is not due to become eligible for parole until 2027. Lord Harrower sentenced Paterson to 10 and a half years in prison for his latest offending, with the sentence to begin immediately. Paterson, who appeared in court dressed in a pale brown fleece, showed no reaction as the sentence was handed down, before nodding and waving to people in the public gallery as he was led away. Paterson had been given life behind bars for shooting dead Ronald Dougan in Cumbernauld, Lanarkshire, in 2008 - and in 2012 had another three years added to his sentence following the foiled escape plan. Speaking after the latest sentencing hearing, Scottish Prison Service chief executive Teresa Medhurst said: 'We welcome the significant custodial sentences passed today at Edinburgh High Court. 'As Lord Harrower rightly identified, the officer in this case acted 'entirely appropriately' and it is completely unacceptable that he, or any other member of SPS staff, be targeted in this way. 'The safety of our staff is absolutely paramount. We will continue to work closely with partners across the justice sector, to ensure that all necessary action is taken to protect those who play a vital role in keeping Scotland safe.'
Medscape
30-06-2025
- Health
- Medscape
How a Painless Patient Fooled Every Monitor
A man in his 30s with congenital indifference to pain with anosmia (CIP) presented to a tertiary centre for elective biopsy and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Post-operatively, the patient developed intermittent tachycardia, hypertension, and pyrexia. A case report by Thomas French, MD, research fellow in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, England, documented a rare case of congenital pain insensitivity. The Patient and His History The patient presented for an elective endoscopic ultrasound-guided biopsy (EBUS) of a lesion in his right middle bronchus and video-assisted thoracoscopic lung resection for two nodules in his right lung. He had undergone excision and adjuvant radical radiotherapy of a pT3 N0 M0 sarcoma on the right side of his neck 4 years earlier. Forty-six months later, a chest x-ray revealed a 9 mm nodule in the apical segment of his right lung. His past medical history was notable for CIP with anosmia and a host of related hospital presentations, including poorly healing ulcers, scoliosis, Staphylococcus discitis , and infected soft tissue injuries. On one occasion, he presented to the emergency department after feeling a painless 'popping' sensation in his left arm and was diagnosed with a biceps tendon rupture. Imaging revealed widespread skeletal degeneration. His condition had first come to his attention after scalding himself while working as a plumber. He had not noticed the injury until later. Subsequent genetic sequencing led to the diagnosis of CIP. He had not required analgesia following his previous surgeries but had experienced autonomic responses to pain, characterised by tachycardia, hypertension, and pyrexia. Findings and Diagnosis During EBUS, a lesion was observed at the bifurcation of the right middle and lower lobes. A VATS wedge resection of the right upper and lower lobes was performed, and three tissue samples — from the lesion, the upper lobe, and the lower lobe — were sent for histopathology. Intraoperatively, the patient's blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate remained stable, with no autonomic responses to surgical stimuli. He underwent EBUS of the lesion located at the bifurcation of his right middle and right lower lobes and VATS wedge resections of the right upper lobe and right lower lobe. Three samples were sent for histopathologic analysis: biopsied lesion, upper lobe wedge, and lower lobe wedge. The patient displayed no autonomic response to the primary incision while under general anaesthesia: his blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiratory rate remained constant throughout the entire operation, from the induction of anaesthesia onward. Post-operatively, the patient was started on an oxycodone patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) regime. He exhibited intermittent tachycardia, hypertension, and low-grade pyrexia in the immediate post-operative period, which resolved following administration of an opioid bolus. The PCA was stopped at 8 hours post-operatively, as he was feeling nauseous after each bolus without any analgesic benefit. As with the intravenous opioid, oral opioids and oral paracetamol in the immediate post-operative period successfully resolved the patient's tachycardia, blood pressure elevation, and pyrexia. His chest drain was removed one day after surgery, and he was discharged on the second post-operative day. Four days after the surgery, the patient was readmitted because of fever, cough, and some small-volume purulent discharge from his drain site. A repeat chest x-ray was unremarkable, and a wound swab was negative. He was empirically treated with 24 hours of intravenous antibiotics and given a short, 4-day oral course to complete at home. The team felt that a lower threshold for treating infection would be appropriate, given his diagnosis of CIP. He was discharged one day after readmission and made a good recovery. Histopathology of the lesion biopsy at the bifurcation of the right middle and lower lobe bronchus was consistent with metastatic synovial carcinoma. The same finding was reported for a nodule contained within the right upper lobe wedge. The histopathology of the lower lobe wedge was unremarkable. He was referred back to the sarcoma multidisciplinary team and underwent radiotherapy for the lower lobe nodule. Discussion 'CIP encompasses a wide range of overlapping and poorly understood phenotypes. Patient analgesic requirements are likely to vary significantly from patient to patient, but opioids can be useful in controlling the autonomic response to painful stimuli,' the authors wrote.
BBC News
24-06-2025
- BBC News
Man, 22, taken to hospital after targeted hit-and-run in Glasgow
A man has been taken to hospital after a targeted hit-and-run in the north of Scotland said the 22-year-old pedestrian was struck by a car on Ashgill Road, Milton, at about 18:55 on Monday. He was taken to the city's Royal Infirmary for treatment following the disturbance, which involved three vehicles.A force spokesperson said: "From investigations so far, this is believed to be a targeted incident and there is no wider threat to the public." BBC Scotland News understands detectives do not currently believe the incident is linked to the ongoing gang has resulted in a series of assaults, shootings and firebombings in Glasgow and Edinburgh since spokesperson added "extensive inquiries were ongoing" to establish the circumstances and said officers would maintain a presence in the Milton with information is asked to contact police.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Yahoo
West Lothian man rushed to hospital with serious injuries after incident on busy road
A West Lothian man was rushed to hospital on Saturday with serious injuries following an incident on a busy Bathgate road. Officers were called to Plessey Road at around 10:40pm on Saturday, June 21 after they received reports of a disturbance. The exact nature of the incident has yet to be confirmed. A 43-year-old man was rushed to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. His current condition is unknown. READ MORE: Edinburgh locals warn 'we will go to war over parking' if development goes ahead READ MORE: Edinburgh locals party atop Arthur's Seat at stunning sunset rave A Police Scotland spokesperson added: "We were called to a report of a disturbance in the Plessey Road area of Bathgate around 10.40pm on Saturday, 21 June, 2025. 'Emergency services attended and a 43-year-old man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment to serious injuries. 'Enquiries are ongoing.' Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.
