Tag: arrested and charged

Scottish Labour MSP Colin Smyth charged over indecent images

Labour MSP Colin Smyth has been arrested and charged over possession of indecent images of children.

The 52-year-old, who has represented South Scotland at Holyrood since 2016, was arrested at a property in Dumfries earlier this month.

Smyth has been suspended by Scottish Labour and is now listed as an independent on the parliament website.

He is due to appear at Dumfries Sheriff Court at a later date.

Earlier this week former Fife Labour councillor David Graham was jailed for sexual offences against a teenage girl.

Man arrested for attempted murder

A 47-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an attempted murder in Edinburgh.

Around 5.25pm on Wednesday, 9 July, 2025, officers were called to a report of a disturbance at an address in the Northcote Street area.

A 43-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries.

The 47-year-old is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today – Friday, 11 July.

D Mains Park incident: Man arrested and charged following Police appeal

POLICE have traced a man in connection with an incident in the Davidson’s Mains area of Edinburgh around 4.20pm on Tuesday, 17 October, 2023. 

The 28-year-old was arrested and charged and is due to appear in court at a later date. 

Detective Inspector Keith Taylor said: “I’d like to thank everyone who shared our appeal and came forward with information.”