Scots court staff fear violent attacks if police removed in £7m cash-saving plan

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Court staff fear violent attacks if a plan by Police Scotland to remove officers from courtrooms goes ahead. A savings plan could see 150 officers removed from courts across the country and put on front line policing duties.

But workers have told the Sunday Mail witnesses are already scared and the problem will only get worse should force bosses push ahead with the measure across Scotland.

The plans have been tested at Edinburgh Sheriff Court since May. One court worker there said they have seen dozens of assaults in the last year inside the court building.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like.To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.