Christopher Shead News Today

Sheriffs Christopher Shead, Derek O’Carroll, Gregor Murray and Philip Mann have been appointed as appeal sheriffs by the Lord President, Lord Carloway. These appointments are effective from 15 January 2024.

George MacDonald was jailed for the terrifying abuse of his girlfriend Carla Don which included putting a chain around her neck and 'pulling it tight'

Gutter cleaner George MacDonald wept in the dock as he was jailed for his abuse of the Dundee University student.

Paul Hogwood had medical issues which led to his death in Perth Prison, where he was serving time for a robbery plan, the inquiry heard.

A violent offender with a series of assault convictions who missed his court appointment because he was off on a family holiday in Turkey returned to a stern warning.

A jealous offender shredded a t-shirt he believed belonged to his ex partner’s new lover and then turned the blade on himself.

An offender wasted police time and needlessly tied up emergency services with his nuisance calls – including one where he moaned about not getting clothing back from his ex.

Falkirk MP John McNally found himself in the crosshairs of an angry constituent who told him he was being watched and would not be “walking around much longer”.

A once-reputable tradesman fell foul of his gambling addiction and took over £6000 from customers for work he had no way of starting, never mind completing.

A violent offender with a series of assault convictions missed his court appointment because he was off on holiday with his family in Turkey.