Access Control News

A grocers on Tollcross Road was badly damaged during a robbery occurring in the early hours of the morning of Tuesday, August 21. Police are appealing for anyone who saw the incident in the east of Glasgow. Det Insp Allan Burton, of Strathclyde Police, said: “Tollcross Road is a very densely populated area, and is […]

A fire broke out at a chip shop in Dundee on Friday. It began at about 02:15 at Victors Fish Bar in Blackness Road. A joint investigation into the cause of the blaze will take place. Chief Inspector Sandy Brodie from the emergency services said: “This is very much a co-ordinated team approach with staff […]

A collision buckled a door at Tayside Police headquarters in Dundee, preventing it from closing. A van was exiting the yard shared by both the police HQ and Dundee Sheriff Court when it hit the roller door. A Tayside Police spokeswoman said: “Tayside Police can confirm that the roller shutter door at Tayside Police headquarters […]

A woman was hospitalised in Dalbeattie when the portable toilet she was in was pushed over by youths. The 27-year-old was in the unit at the Mill Street entrance to Colliston Park, when the incident happened on Saturday evening (August 11, 2012). She was knocked unconscious but was helped by passers-by and taken to Dumfries […]

Labour has urged the Scottish Government to intervene before an electronic monitoring contract is finalised to ensure no more security debacles. Lewis Macdonald, Shadow Justice Secretary, said of the news G4S is bidding: “[Justice Secretary] Kenny MacAskill needs to intervene in the procurement process and, before any contract is awarded, ensure any failures from G4S […]

Arson is suspected as the cause after fire crews tackled a blaze at a coastal block near Dunbar. Dunbar Councillor Paul McLennan said of the anger caused by the fire: “People are just disgusted. It looks as though this building will have to be completely demolished and rebuilt.” A Lothian and Borders Police spokesman said: […]

Strathclyde Police Federation met with the force’s Olympic planning committee last week after the dispute over private security use in the Games. It means Strathclyde Police are poised to take over Olympic security at Hampden after private contractors were unable to train enough workers, it was claimed on Monday night (July 16). The force will […]

It is claimed more than 100 animals were stolen from the 10,000-acre Littlewood estate near Huntly in the first half of this year. One of the farmers on the estate had stated as many as 400 sheep had been taken. Grampian Police were unable to confirm that amount, but said officers were continuing to investigate […]

A chemical spill occurred at the two-storey Palletways warehouse in Livingston, West Lothian. The chemical involved was understood to be denatonium benzoate, which is included in shampoos and liquid soaps. Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service said 23 people were sent to the town’s St John’s hospital after complaining of breathlessness and throat irritation. […]

The Glasgow Royal Infirmary lacks suitable toilet facilities, according to a report. The Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) inspectors found patients in some wards could not access a toilet if they needed the assistance of two nurses or used a walking frame. It also said many had to wear ill-fitting gowns or pyjamas. Susan Brimelaw, chief […]