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Around 80 people have been forced to spend the night out of their homes after bomb disposal experts were called to investigate "hazardous material" found in a Glasgow flat.

Crimes involving people carrying offensive weapons are down across Lanarkshire by more than a quarter.

Frontline medics are bolstering Lanarkshire police officers’ efforts to reduce violence by bringing the stark reality of its ugly face into the classroom.

iOS - Android The latest figures contained in a Police Scotland performance report also show the number of reported serious assaults were down by 27 on the previous year.There was one murder during that period, down from seven in the same period the previous year, and an arrest has been made in relation to that incident.There were 34 fewer crimes recorded that involved the carrying of offensive/bladed weapons.Common assaults rose by 95 but assaults on emergency workers dropped by five. Chief Superintendent Alan Waddell told Lanarkshire Live : “This reporting period shows a real mix of policing needs and we will use these latest figures to inform local and targeted action plans.

iOS - Android Chief Superintendent Alan Waddell told Lanarkshire Live: “The danger involved in illegal use of off-road motorcycles and quad bikes on public footpaths, parks and roads is something we are not willing to tolerate.“We will deploy the motorcycles in problematic areas and target those who are placing the community in danger, which in turn will address our commitment to tackling the issues local people are telling us about.“My message is clear – do not use motorcycles or quads illegally; otherwise we will enforce the matter which could end up in you being reported, your vehicle being seized, losing your licence or being charged for causing or permitting your child to use them.”He added: “We are committed to tackling anti-social

iOS - Android However, crimes of threatening/disclosure of intimate images are up from 76 to 102 in Lanarkshire and there were 356 more fraud crimes according to the Police Scotland figures.A drop of 372 house-breakings were recorded, meanwhile common assaults on emergency workers increased by 185.The force welcomed the drop in some crime numbers but pointed to lockdown contributing to less house-breakings.The pandemic is also thought to be the reason for a huge increase in virtual crime and online scams which would account for such a steep rise.

Use an Apple phone or tablet? Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in LanarkshireCallous Dowson was later heard boasting in the street: “Aye, I chopped your cops with a cleaver.”Speaking after his conviction on Thursday, Chief Superintendent Alan Waddell said Police Scotland commended the “bravery and professionalism” of the officers involved. The Divisional Commander told Lanarkshire Live : “This was a vicious and unprovoked attack.

link!Police say protecting people at risk of harm is a priority, with lockdown seeing an eight per cent rise in the number of reports of domestic abuse in Lanarkshire.The force revealed it remains committed to tackling domestic abuse and will continue to work with its partners to encourage anyone experiencing abuse to come forward.Lanarkshire’s divisional commander, Chief Superintendent Alan Waddell, insists domestic abuse is taken seriously and, despite Covid-19 restrictions, help and support remains available to anyone affected.He said: “There is no question that the ongoing public health crisis continues to influence the needs and behaviours of our communities, which has changed the demands on policing.“Although I always welcome

The Record recently published CCTV evidence of a masked man attacking two BMWs parked on Campbell’s drive in Strathaven, where he serves as a Tory elected member.

Concerning new figures have revealed that scores of people are reported missing to police across South Lanarkshire every month.

Police have issued 360 fixed penalty notices (FPNs) to people failing to adhere to emergency coronavirus regulations in Lanarkshire.

Police have issued 360 fixed penalty notices (FPNs) to people failing to adhere to emergency coronavirus regulations in Lanarkshire.

Police in Lanarkshire have thanked for the public for their co-operation, consent and compliance during the coronavirus pandemic.

Nearly 200 people are going missing every month in North Lanarkshire.

Chief Superintendent Alan Waddell has asked people across Lanarkshire to stick with physical distancing to protect the NHS and save lives.

A total of 57 people were given fixed penalty notices by the police to members of the public flouting coronavirus restrictions.

Cops have served over 50 Fixed Penalty Notices to people flouting coronavirus lockdown rules across Lanarkshire.

Over 50 Fixed Penalty Notices have now been handed out across Lanarkshire by police officers to people flouting the coronavirus rules.

Incidents of serious violent crime have fallen in Lanarkshire during the last year.