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‘Extremely dangerous’ rapist jailed for more than 12 years

Ryan MacDonald (31) committed the offences - which included three charges of rape - in the Sutherland, Inverness and Aberdeen areas.

‘Stay out of Scotland and preferably Inverness’ sheriff tells former city man

A former Inverness man was told to stay away from the city and Scotland after he admitted threatening his neighbours.

Son deliberately ‘put the life’ of his mother ‘in danger’

Police Scotland release image of Bruce Davis who was found guilty today.

Taxi driver’s quick actions avoided head-on crash with careless motorist, court hears

A sheriff praised the swift action of a taxi driver who managed to avoid a head-on collision with a BMW driving on the same side of the road.

Son found guilty of attempting to kill his mother was locked up for ANOTHER murder bid when just 16 years old

After the jury returned its verdict, they were told Bruce Davis had a previous attempted murder conviction.

‘I‘d never intentionally hurt my mother’ - says son accused of trying to murder parent

"I never hit my mother once,” 52-year-old tells the High Court in Inverness.

‘I want to keep an eye on you’ - church missionary sentenced for ‘very disturbing’ campaign of domestic abuse

Sheriff has “deep concerns” about prospect of abuser and victim getting back together.

Trial hears mother thought son was ‘hell bent’ on killing her

“I always thought I was safe with him, but not any more,” 78-year-old told police.

Man jailed for theft of building equipment

A man has been jailed for eight months for his part in the theft of two items of building equipment.

Paedophile rapist’s 10-year prison term ‘a disgrace’ says mother of child victim

A rapist who subjected a girl to years of sex abuse should’ve been jailed longer, her mother has said after calling his prison term “a disgrace”.

Inverness company director lashed out on Glasgow dancefloor

A company director elbowed a man on the face in a case of apparent mistaken identity in a nightclub.

COURT ROUND-UP: Fake actress conwoman and wheelchair-bound pensioner bloodied in last week’s Inverness court business

Here's our recap of some of the cases that made the headlines last week.

‘Troubling’ - judge’s reaction as paedophile tries to blame 10-year-old victim for his actions

A paedophile who said the child he repeatedly raped initiated sex with him has been jailed for 10 years.

Fake actress conwoman lied to sheriff about having cash to pay back victims

She earlier fibbed to loved ones that she had signed million-pound contracts.

Son denies trying to kill his own wheelchair-bound mother

His bruised and bloodied mother has died since the January 1, 2023 alleged incident.

Inverness man warned he faces lengthy prison term if he fails to comply

The man admitted admitted several domestic abuse offences.

Inverness driver careered through Wick at 50mph trying to evade police

A dangerous driver who careered through streets in Wick has avoided a prison term.

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‘Extremely dangerous’ rapist jailed for more than 12 years

‘Stay out of Scotland and preferably Inverness’ sheriff tells former city man

‘Stay out of Scotland and preferably Inverness’ sheriff tells former city man

Son deliberately ‘put the life’ of his mother ‘in danger’

Son deliberately ‘put the life’ of his mother ‘in danger’

Taxi driver’s quick actions avoided head-on crash with careless motorist, court hears

Taxi driver’s quick actions avoided head-on crash with careless motorist, court hears

Son found guilty of attempting to kill his mother was locked up for ANOTHER murder bid when just 16 years old

Son found guilty of attempting to kill his mother was locked up for ANOTHER murder bid when just 16 years old

‘I‘d never intentionally hurt my mother’ - says son accused of trying to murder parent

‘I‘d never intentionally hurt my mother’ - says son accused of trying to murder parent

‘I want to keep an eye on you’ - church missionary sentenced for ‘very disturbing’ campaign of domestic abuse

‘I want to keep an eye on you’ - church missionary sentenced for ‘very disturbing’ campaign of domestic abuse

Trial hears mother thought son was ‘hell bent’ on killing her

Trial hears mother thought son was ‘hell bent’ on killing her

Man jailed for theft of building equipment

Man jailed for theft of building equipment

Paedophile rapist’s 10-year prison term ‘a disgrace’ says mother of child victim

Paedophile rapist’s 10-year prison term ‘a disgrace’ says mother of child victim

Inverness company director lashed out on Glasgow dancefloor

Inverness company director lashed out on Glasgow dancefloor

COURT ROUND-UP: Fake actress conwoman and wheelchair-bound pensioner bloodied in last week’s Inverness court business

COURT ROUND-UP: Fake actress conwoman and wheelchair-bound pensioner bloodied in last week’s Inverness court business

‘Troubling’ - judge’s reaction as paedophile tries to blame 10-year-old victim for his actions

‘Troubling’ - judge’s reaction as paedophile tries to blame 10-year-old victim for his actions

Fake actress conwoman lied to sheriff about having cash to pay back victims

Fake actress conwoman lied to sheriff about having cash to pay back victims

Son denies trying to kill his own wheelchair-bound mother

Son denies trying to kill his own wheelchair-bound mother

Inverness man warned he faces lengthy prison term if he fails to comply

Inverness man warned he faces lengthy prison term if he fails to comply

Inverness driver careered through Wick at 50mph trying to evade police

Inverness driver careered through Wick at 50mph trying to evade police

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