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Criminal Record has brought together a round-up of today's biggest crime stories.

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Knife maniac tried to circumcise neighbour to use flesh as prison food

Khan told the jury that the second attack was carried out because the governor of Perth Prison had asked him to collect foreskins to use as prison food.

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Ex-bodybuilder caged for repeatedly raping two women during campaign of abuse

Damien Harrier, 31, has been convicted at the High Court in Edinburgh today of the nine crimes which included five offences of rape.

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Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Victims of mother and son abuse in Perthshire distraught over sentencing

Siblings who suffered at the hands Jennifer and Steven Robertson hit out after the pair were sentenced.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Former bodybuilder from Perth jailed after years of attacks on women

Damien Harrier's offending spanned five years in Perth and Fife.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Why do earthquakes happen in Perthshire and Stirlingshire?

The Courier has taken a look at what causes earthquakes in Perthshire and Stirlingshire after a series of tremors were recorded near Killin.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

‘Whole house shakes’ as Perthshire and Stirlingshire residents report second earthquake in two days

Earthquakes were recorded in the region on Wednesday and Thursday.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

£500m Perth West masterplan promises 1,500 homes and Broxden A9 underpass

The Perth West masterplan sets out how developers intend to steer a massive development beside the A9 and Broxden

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Council backs down from court fight over Perthshire planning applications

Perth and Kinross Council's legal chief has told councillors it's 'extremely unlikely' that its position could be defended

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

One-punch thug jailed for life-endangering assault at Perth pub

Ben Younger left his victim with "devastating and profound" head trauma injuries, Perth Sheriff Court heard.

Daily Record - Perth

Evil abuser smashed partner's head with plant pot and coffee table in brutal attack

Byron Garland smashed his 25-year-old partner's head with a plant pot and coffee table.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Thursday court round-up — Fake plates and drink-drive joiner

A round-up of court cases from Tayside and Fife.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Perthshire thug attacked partner then moaned: ‘Every woman claims domestic abuse’

Byron Garland threatened to murder his partner during the sustained attack.

Daily Record - Perth

Man arrested and charged in connection with drug recovery in North Lanarkshire

A 63-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection. He will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Eljamel row leads to Perth couple abandoning lifelong support for SNP

Dougie Pymm, husband of harmed patient Annemarie, claims his wife was treated like an “inconvenience” by the local SNP candidate.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Taymouth dome approved, despite ‘plook’ on the face of Loch Tay claims

Taymouth Marina bosses won councillors' approval for a new glazed dome at the popular Perthshire resort

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Drink driver crashed into Perth garden after high speed chase

Alex McMurray put his foot down and tried to get away from police, even as they hauled him out of his stricken vehicle.

Daily Record - Perth

Danny Mullins hopes mum's the word at the Scottish Grand National as he Blazes The Way

Superstar Irish jockey teams up with mother Margaret to go for glory in Saturday's horse racing showpiece event at Ayr

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Wednesday court round-up — Angel Delight and ex-footballer’s ‘disgusting’ messages

A round-up of court cases from Tayside and Fife.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Drunken thug punched out stranger’s tooth in Perth city centre assault

James Brown has been ordered to pay back his victim after the one-punch assault in November 2024.