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Detectives investigating a number of linked violent incidents in the East and West of the country are continuing in their efforts to target those responsible. A further five people have been arrested in the past week bringing the total to 41.

Chief Constable Jo Farrell underlined the profound impact violent crime has on individuals, families and communities with a clear message that people should not carry weapons, during a meeting of the Scottish Police Authority Board in Glasgow today, Thursday, 22 May.

A second 17-year-old male has been charged in connection with the death of Kayden Moy in Irvine.

In relation to disorder in the Glasgow Cross and Trongate areas of Glasgow following Celtic FC winning the Scottish Premiership title on Saturday, 17 May, a total of 20 people have now been arrested.

A 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with reckless conduct following an incident during the Dundee United v Aberdeen match at Tannadice on Saturday, 17 May, 2025.

Detectives are appealing for information following a serious assault in East Kilbride.

missing persons

Allan Bryant Main

Allan, who was 23 when he went missing, was last pictured on CCTV in Caskieberran Road, Glenrothes, shortly after 2am on Sunday, 3 November, 2013.

Kenneth George Jones

Police are continuing to appeal for information about a missing man in Fife, who has not been seen since Tuesday, 3 November, 1998.

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Shaun Ritchie was last seen on Friday 31 October 2014 and Police Scotland would like to remind members of the public that he is still missing and enquiries to trace him are ongoing.

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Mary Duncan disappeared from her home in West Dunbartonshire in 1976, when she was 17 years old. She was last seen leaving her home in Alexandria on 19 March that year, after telling her family she was going to meet a friend, but never returned.