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Daily Record
6 days ago
- Daily Record
Police hunt three men after house and car windows smashed in Scots town
It's believed the trio carried out the vandalism before escaping in a Toyota Aygo. Police are hunting three men they believe smashed house windows and a car windscreen in Dumfries. The vandalism happened at an address in the town's Deans Avenue at around 10.20am on Sunday. A number of windows at the house were smashed, as well as the windscreen of a car parked outside. Initial enquiries indicate three men carried out the vandalism before making their escape in a silver Toyota Aygo. Constable Stephen Dickson said: 'Significant damage was caused to this property and we are carrying out a number of enquiries to trace those responsible. 'I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or noticed anything suspicious around the time to please contact us. 'In addition, anyone with private CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage is urged to get in touch as this could assist our investigation.' 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'. Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident 1276 of July 13. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.
The Herald
7 days ago
- The Herald
Ballito residents warned of indecent exposure by young man
Ballito residents have been warned to be on the lookout for a young man who has been indecently exposing himself to women in the popular KwaZulu-Natal north coast town. Ballito Neighbourhood Watch (BNW), on its Facebook page on Monday, issued an alert about 'unfortunate incidents of indecent exposure' in the town. The body said it had received two reports about a white male, believed to be in his early 20s, who has been exposing himself to women. 'In the first incident a female jogger had passed the Boathouse when the driver of a white Toyota Aygo with GP plates stopped and asked for directions. He then exposed himself to her before driving away.' In a separate incident two holidaymakers aged about 16 and 20, were walking on the boardwalk on Saturday when they were confronted by the man. 'When they got close to Clarke Bay, a young, clean-cut white male exposed himself to the women.' BNW appealed to women to 'report immediately if you fall prey to this person'. The body also posted an image of the man from behind walking on the boardwalk. 'If you happen to know who this man is, please contact the authorities immediately. The lack of respect for females in our town is definitely not something that will be tolerated.' BNW did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Public indecency can lead to a fine of up to R4,000 or imprisonment for up to two years, or both, according to the Sexual Offences Act. Public indecency is a common law crime, not always specified by legislation but rather determined by court rulings. The severity of the act and circumstances influence the sentence. According to Psychology Today, a publication that focuses on psychology matters and human behaviour, 'exhibitionistic disorder is a condition marked by the urge, fantasy or act of exposing one's genitals to non-consenting people, particularly strangers. 'People with exhibitionistic disorder may have a preference to show their genitals to prepubescent children, adults or both. Some people may deny they show their genitals to unsuspecting others or deny the act causes them distress. If they have exposed themselves repeatedly to non-consenting people, they may receive a diagnosis of exhibitionistic disorder.' TimesLIVE
TimesLIVE
7 days ago
- TimesLIVE
Ballito residents warned of indecent exposure by young man
Ballito residents have been warned to be on the lookout for a young man who has been indecently exposing himself to women in the popular KwaZulu-Natal north coast town. Ballito Neighbourhood Watch (BNW), on its Facebook page on Monday, issued an alert about 'unfortunate incidents of indecent exposure' in the town. The body said it had received two reports about a white male, believed to be in his early 20s, who has been exposing himself to women. 'In the first incident a female jogger had passed the Boathouse when the driver of a white Toyota Aygo with GP plates stopped and asked for directions. He then exposed himself to her before driving away.' In a separate incident two holidaymakers aged about 16 and 20, were walking on the boardwalk on Saturday when they were confronted by the man. 'When they got close to Clarke Bay, a young, clean-cut white male exposed himself to the women.' BNW appealed to women to 'report immediately if you fall prey to this person'. The body also posted an image of the man from behind walking on the boardwalk. 'If you happen to know who this man is, please contact the authorities immediately. The lack of respect for females in our town is definitely not something that will be tolerated.' BNW did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Public indecency can lead to a fine of up to R4,000 or imprisonment for up to two years, or both, according to the Sexual Offences Act. Public indecency is a common law crime, not always specified by legislation but rather determined by court rulings. The severity of the act and circumstances influence the sentence. According to Psychology Today, a publication that focuses on psychology matters and human behaviour, 'exhibitionistic disorder is a condition marked by the urge, fantasy or act of exposing one's genitals to non-consenting people, particularly strangers. 'People with exhibitionistic disorder may have a preference to show their genitals to prepubescent children, adults or both. Some people may deny they show their genitals to unsuspecting others or deny the act causes them distress. If they have exposed themselves repeatedly to non-consenting people, they may receive a diagnosis of exhibitionistic disorder.'
Daily Record
19-06-2025
- Daily Record
'Scotland's dumbest criminal' set fire to himself while torching cars for gang
Sheriff Tim Niven-Smith also imposed an eight-month supervised release period to protect the public from serious harm once Gibb is freed from jail. A bungling gangland enforcer has been called "Scotland's dumbest criminal" by a sheriff after he set fire to himself while torching cars. Hapless hood Darren Gibb, 33 was jailed for two years after a court was shown footage of him fleeing from the scene with his hand on fire. Dundee Sheriff Court heard Gibb was acting on the orders of gangland figures to set fire to three vehicles across the city in targeted attacks. Sheriff Tim Niven-Smith also imposed an eight-month supervised release period to protect the public from serious harm once Gibb is freed from jail. The sheriff said: "He set fire to himself clearly in one of the videos. He's running with one of his hands on fire because the accelerant has gone on himself - Scotland's dumbest criminal. "You pled guilty to three charges of wilful fireraising on three dates. You intended to cause financial harm and inconvenience to the owners of the vehicles. "These acts were pre-meditated. You said you had been asked to set fire to the cars on behalf of another criminal or criminals. You attended in dark clothing and used accelerant and the crimes were pre-planned. Your blameworthiness is high and your case involves multiple victims. "There was the potentiality of serious harm or even death by your actions. Your crimes were committed solely for your financial gain. You were acting as enforcer for a drug dealer. "You were indebted to those who asked you to commit these crimes and you gained financially by having debts written off. You are not of good character generally. "In committing one of the offences you managed to set fire to yourself and were lucky not to sustain a more substantial burn injury." The court heard Gibb caused £44,300 worth of damage to a Volkswagen Golf, a Toyota Aygo, an Audi A6 and a Mercedes-Benz. Dramatic video footage played to the court showed the ferocious flames that engulfed the cars, which were started with accelerant. Residents in the Charleston Drive area overheard a loud bang in the early hours of September 19 last year. Prosecutor Stephanie Paterson said: "One of the witnesses looked out the living room window and could see the silver Volkswagen Golf to be on fire. "Two to three males in black were seen to run away. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service attended to extinguished the blaze and deemed it to be wilful." Plastic on the back of the nearby Toyota Aygo was damaged as a result of the fire with scene examiners later discovering the melted remains of a jerry can within a black rucksack. 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. Gormless Gibb also left the key fob to his partner's home at the scene of the crime. On October 24, he struck again after hiring a taxi to an address in Kirkton shortly after 4am. Ms Paterson said: "At around 5.15am, the witness was woken by a loud bang at the front door and observed the silver Audi in the driveway on fire with flames emanating from the wheel arches. "The words 'let's go Megan' were spray painted on the ground. The court was told that this was a message relating to the daughter of a neighbour. The court heard how Gibb was caught on Ring doorbell footage two days later setting fire to an Audi on the same street. He again used accelerant on the bonnet of the car, before running away in the direction of Old Glamis Road. The desperate owner used a hose to try to put out the flames before fire crews and police descended on the scene. Police arrested Gibb a short distance away and the firebug, who had burn marks on his hand, replied: "I've not done nothing at all." Gibb's clothing smelled of petrol with the court hearing how part of his jacket had been melted. Officers later searched his partner's flat, where nozzles for jerry cans were discovered in a vacuum pack. Gibb, from Dundee, pled guilty to three charges of wilful fireraising on two separate streets in Dundee. Solicitor Mike Short said Gibb "chose to follow instructions" from more serious and organised criminals after mounting up drug debts.
The Courier
25-05-2025
- The Courier
Dundee firebug who torched cars for gangsters branded 'Scotland's dumbest criminal'
A hapless enforcer who set fire to himself while torching a car in Dundee has been dubbed 'Scotland's dumbest criminal' by a sheriff. Darren Gibb was acting on the orders of gangland figures to set fire to three vehicles across Dundee in targeted attacks. The crook caused £42,000 worth of damage to a Volkswagen Golf, a Toyota Aygo, an Audi A6 and a Mercedes-Benz. Dramatic video footage played to Dundee Sheriff Court showed the ferocious flames that engulfed the cars, which were started with accelerant. Residents in the Charleston Drive area overheard a 'loud bang' in the early hours of September 19 last year. Prosecutor Stephanie Paterson said: 'One of the witnesses looked out the living room window and could see the silver Volkswagen Golf to be on fire. 'Two to three males in black were seen to run away. 'The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service attended to extinguished the blaze and deemed it to be wilful.' Plastic on the back of the nearby Toyota Aygo was damaged as a result of the fire with scene examiners later discovering the melted remains of a jerry can within a black rucksack. Gormless Gibb left the key fob to his partner's home at the scene of the crime. On October 24, the 33-year-old struck again after hiring a taxi to an address in Kirkton shortly after 4am. Ms Paterson said: 'At around 5.15am, the witness was woken by a loud bang at the front door and observed the silver Audi in the driveway on fire with flames emanating from the wheel arches. 'The words 'let's go Megan' were spray painted on the ground. 'This related to the daughter of a neighbour.' Gibb was caught on Ring doorbell footage two days later setting fire to the Audi on the same street. He again used accelerant on the bonnet of the car, before running away in the direction of Old Glamis Road. The desperate owner used a hose to try to put out the flames before fire crews and police descended on the scene. Police arrested Gibb a short distance away and the firebug, who had burn marks on his hand, replied: 'I've not done nothing at all.' Gibb's clothing smelled of petrol with the court hearing how part of his jacket had been melted. Officers later searched his partner's flat, where nozzles for jerry cans were discovered in a vacuum pack. Perth prisoner Gibb pled guilty to three charges of wilful fireraising on two separate streets in Dundee. Solicitor Mike Short said Gibb 'chose to follow instructions' from more serious and organised criminals. 'He set fire to himself clearly in one of the videos,' Sheriff Tim Niven-Smith said. 'He's running with one of his hands on fire because the accelerant has gone on himself – Scotland's dumbest criminal.' Sentence was deferred until next month for a report which will assess the potential for an extended sentence and a supervised release order.
