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Here’s what has been making the news across the country on Tuesday
View 6 ImagesJoseph Ernest Johnston was found dead at his home in Annan
A cannibal killer who murdered a man then torched his flat is facing a life sentence.
Gabriel Brown stabbed Joseph Johnston a total of 22 times during a “punishment” attack at the 58 year-old’s home in Annan in November 2024. Sick Brown, 35, also chopped off the victim’s ring finger, cooked it and ate the severed digit.
The body of Mr Johnston – known as Ernie – was later discovered in the burnt out flat. Brown had never met his victim before – but Mr Johnston had previously been in a relationship with the thug’s step-mother.
The ex-bouncer decided to target the man amid claims of what he had been told about their time together. Brown – a convicted sex offender – stood trial at the High Court in Glasgow.
READ MORE: Cannibal killer stabbed man 22 times then cooked and ate his finger in Annan flat.
View 6 ImagesColette Hanchard(Image: Spindrift)
A woman who left her friend with horror injuries after plunging a smashed gin glass into her face has been jailed for almost five years.
Collette Hanchard and Frances McKay had been enjoying a summer’s night in the victim’s outhouse at her home when she suddenly carried out the unprovoked attack. The 55 year-old laundry worker later messaged Frances, 57, stating she had a cut finger – and could not remember what happened.
The defenceless victim could have died, but for urgent medical treatment. First offender Hanchard was today appeared at the High Court in Glasgow having earlier pled guilty to an aggravated assault charge.
Judge Alistair Watson sentenced her to four years and 11 months. He told Hanchard: “The woman has been left with extensive and visible scarring. The victim impact statement sets out in detail the physical injury suffered. It also speaks of the life changing effect the attack has had on her. The psychological harm is massive.”
READ MORE: Woman who plunged gin glass into pal’s face caged for five years
View 6 ImagesScotland jerseys were among those seized(Image: Edinburgh Council)
Nine tonnes of fake football shirts worth £5.5million which were intended to be sold during the World Cup have been seized in Edinburgh in the largest ever raid of its kind in the UK.
The capital’s Council’s Trading Standards Team has snatched an estimated 58,000 counterfeit jerseys and kits intended for distribution during this summer’s tournament in North America. The confiscation included the new home and away Scotland shirts worn against Haiti, Morocco and Brazil.
The haul follows a series of intelligence led operations with assistance from Police Scotland, alongside linked action by the National Trading Standards Intellectual Property team in Newport Trading Standards. It is estimated to be one of the largest ever seizures of its kind in the UK, weighing in at over nine tonnes and worth over £5million.
READ MORE: Fake World Cup shirts worth £5.5m seized in Edinburgh in UK’s largest ever raid
View 6 ImagesPolice stand guard at the scene on George Street in Paisley.(Image: Andrew Neil)
Police have launched a manhunt following an attempted murder in Paisley.
A man was left seriously injured after the “violent attack” took place on George Street in the Renfrewshire town at around 8pm last night.
The 53-year-old was left in a stable condition in hospital following the incident on Monday, July 13, but officers are searching for the suspect. Detectives locked down the scene in the Castlehead area following the murder bid and the area remains sealed off with a cordon in place.
George Street along with Lady Lane and Castle Street are all currently closed as cops begin their investigations into the incident.
READ MORE: Violent murder bid in Paisley as manhunt underway to trace suspect
View 6 ImagesJason Anderson was spotted on CCTV after he went missing.(Image: Police Scotland)
The family of a man found dead in a river two months after vanishing have demanded a fresh probe claiming he could have been murdered.
Jason Anderson, 33, was found dead in the River Ayr in Failford, Mauchline, on Valentine’s Day after last being seen in the village of Catrine on December 12 last year.
A large-scale search had been launched to trace Jason and the family received chilling messages suggesting he had come to harm before his body was found.
The death remains “unexplained” several months on and Jason’s mum, Renatta Ginns, has now lodged a formal complaint with Police Scotland over their handling of the case, fearing his death was suspicious and has not been properly investigated.
READ MORE: Family of missing man found dead in river demand fresh probe amid ‘murder’ claims
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