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Police Scotland Tayside

@PSOSTayside

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 Tayside, Scotland
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Assistant Chief Constable Mark Sutherland gives an update on the threatening messages received by a number of schools in Scotland and across the UK on Wednesday, 11 November 2026 ⬇️ Read more: scotland.police.uk/what-s-ha…
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A man who died in a crash on the A94 between Glamis and Meigle on Thurs 5 Nov, was Michael Cruickshank, aged 34, from the Alyth area. Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and if you can help call 101, ref 2728 of 5/11/26. More: orlo.uk/BaH6i
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We are appealing for information following a fatal crash in Angus. Around 6.05pm on Thursday, 5 November, 2026, police received a report of a collision between a dark-coloured Ford Focus and a white Audi A1 on the A94, between Glamis and Meigle. More: orlo.uk/qgFmS
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Illicit cigarettes and tobacco worth more than £45,000 has been recovered in Tayside as part of Operation Machinize in October. Officers executed warrants in the Perth & Kinross area, working with partners from Trading Standards and HMRC. More: orlo.uk/MLxUL
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The A933 at Colliston in Arbroath is closed due to a road crash. Emergency services were called to the incident involving one vehicle around 2.20pm on Wednesday, 28 October, 2026. Local diversions are in place.
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Police are appealing for information following the serious assault of a man in Dundee. Around 3.45am on Saturday, 24 October, 2026, we received a report of the assault of a 46-year-old man at East Port car park, Cowgate. orlo.uk/kpMwj
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Officers are appealing for information after a premises was broken into near Blair Atholl. Around 2am on Tuesday, 27 October, 2026, the House of Bruar was broken into. Read more: orlo.uk/83rIC
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Members of the public are being advised to avoid the Poplar Avenue area of Aberfeldy near to the bridge known locally as the Bouncy Bridge. Around 12.50pm, we were called to a report of two women injured from a fallen tree. They have been taken to hospital for treatment.
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The A85 has reopened following a crash near Crieff which was reported around 3.40pm on Saturday, 24 October, 2026. Members of the public are thanked for their patience.
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@PoliceScotlandOct 23
⚠️ The @metoffice has issued an Amber weather warning, in place from 9pm on Saturday 24 October, 2026, until 9pm on Sunday, 25 October, 2026. For additional information and links including flood alerts, power cut information and travel advice, visit ➡️ orlo.uk/AX3F9
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Strong winds are forecast. Keep your home protected. Secure loose objects such as ladders, garden furniture or anything that could cause danger. Find out more at ready.campaign.gov.scot/stor…
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⚠️⚠️ Amber weather warning issued ⚠️⚠️ Strong winds across Scotland and the far north of England and parts of Northern Ireland Saturday 2100 - Sunday 2100 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
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Inspired by her grandad, this officer shares what makes policing in Shetland unique, from its close-knit community to Up Helly Aa 👮🏻‍♀️ Could policing be for you? Find out more and apply today ➡️ scotland.police.uk/jobs/?adh…
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Officers are appealing for information following a crash in Perth. Around 4.45pm on Friday, 16 October, 2026 we received a report of a crash involving a BMW 1 Series and a white car, which is believed to be a Mazda or similar vehicle. orlo.uk/slKYT
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Officers are appealing for information following wilful vehicle fires in Dundee. Around 8am on Wednesday, 14 October, 2026, a Ford Transit van and a BMW were set on fire outside a premises on Strathmartine Road. More: orlo.uk/9luid
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Seven people have been arrested in connection with disorder at the St Johnstone v Hibernian match on Sunday, 6 September. Incidents of disorder were experienced before, during and after the match including on the rail network post-match. orlo.uk/Bv03f
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Officers are appealing for information following a spate of vandalisms and thefts from vehicles in the Blackness area of Dundee. orlo.uk/jJbva
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Road policing officers are appealing for information following a collision involving a blue Kia Picanto and a grey Skoda Kamiq on the A9 at the Fonab Castle/Foss Road, junction, Pitlochry on Thursday, 8 October, 2026. Click here: orlo.uk/IIAhE
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Victims and witnesses get an improved local service, including more dependable appointments and quicker investigations under a new community policing model. (1/2)
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An 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged following a sexual assault in Arbroath. Around 6.10am on Monday, 5 October, 2026, we received a report of the sexual assault of a 38-year-old woman on Arbirlot Road near Monymusk Road. orlo.uk/OAqck
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