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Two teenagers are accused of murdering Amen Teklay in a sword attack.

By Neil Pooran, Press Association Scotland News Editor · 3 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Two teenagers aged 16 and 17 have been on trial accused of murdering 15-year-old Amen Teklay.

By Neil Pooran, Press Association Scotland News Editor · 3 Jul 2026 · 2 min read

The Electoral Commission also said there was no evidence Murrell misused public funds.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland political reporter · 1 Jul 2026 · 2 min read

Official figures show there were 7,115 cases involving a hate crime in 2025/26 – the highest number since 2003-04.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland Political Editor · 30 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Pauline McNeill said the SNP must ‘wake up to this growing crisis’.

By Rachel Keenan, Press Association Scotland Politics Reporter · 28 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Offenders face up to six months in prison, a fine of up to £5,000 fine, or both.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland Political Reporter · 26 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

An eight-week consultation on potential changes has been launched.

By Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland Deputy Political Editor · 25 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland’s First Minister insisted there is no place for race-based or faith-based violence in the country following suspected anti-Muslim attacks.

By Rob Freeman, Lucinda Cameron, Neil Pooran and David Young, Press Association · 21 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

The Prime Minister said no one should face violence on the streets.

By Rob Freeman, Lucinda Cameron and Neil Pooran, Press Association · 21 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

One in 10 cases are now taking more than five years to conclude, statistics show.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland political reporter · 15 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

The force said most fans were in ‘good spirits’ and conducted themselves ‘in a responsible manner’.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland reporter · 14 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

Police have urged people who may have seen anything suspicious to come forward.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland reporter · 14 Jun 2026 · 1 min read