Police in Aberdeenshire are requesting assistance in tracing Michael Nolan, aged 60, who has been reported missing from his home in Fraserburgh, following concerns for his wellbeing.

A man has been sentenced to 10 years at Edinburgh High Court for several offences including rape, sexual assault and the taking, making and possession of indecent images of children.

Police Scotland can confirm that a 29-year-old man from Aberdeen has been charged in connection with offensive comments posted online, targeted at a Celtic Football Club player.

Police Scotland can confirm that the man who was found deceased in the Robertson Road area of Fraserburgh on Sunday 1 March 2015, was local man, 72-year-old William Fraser.

Police in Midlothian are appealing for witnesses following a car stolen in Jewel Gardens, Eskbank near Dalkeith.

Detectives at Paisley CID are continuing enquiries and appealing for information and witnesses following an assault on a man in the town.

Police in West Lothian are appealing for witnesses following an assault and robbery of a 28-year-old woman on Tuesday 3rd March.

Police Scotland and Europol have joined forces to further strengthen combined efforts to keep people safe through tackling cross-border international criminality.

Police are looking to trace 36-year-old Damian Joseph Mcbrain who has been reported missing from the Inverness area.

Operation Barrel will focus on key individuals who are targeting properties throughout the East of Scotland.