Criminal Record has compiled a roundup of today's most significant crime stories from across Scotland.
Kayden Moy Killers Terrorised East Kilbride Children Before Beach Murder
A mother has alleged that the teenage killers of 16-year-old Kayden Moy were known for violent attacks on children long before his murder at Irvine beach last summer. The woman, who requested anonymity, claims that notorious "Murray Boys" gang members Cole Turley and Jay Stewart inflicted years of fear on youngsters in East Kilbride before being convicted of Kayden's killing. She stated that Turley attacked one of her daughters with a vodka bottle outside a Greenhills shop in April 2024, leaving the girl requiring stitches after being pushed into broken glass. Three months later, the mother says Stewart directed a group to target her younger daughter at Calderglen Country Park, where she was allegedly knocked unconscious, struck with bottles and bricks, and left with severe bruising.
River City Actor 'Raped Woman on Lake District Holiday', Court Hears
Former River City actor Iain Robertson has denied eight charges involving four women as his trial continues at the High Court in Glasgow. The 45-year-old faces allegations spanning from 2004 to 2020, including rape and physical assault. A woman testified that she was on holiday in England's Lake District with Robertson and friends when an argument erupted after she participated in a light-hearted game. She alleged that later that night, Robertson raped her despite her repeatedly saying "no" and "stop", leaving her feeling upset, angry, and confused.
Gang of Hooded Thugs Caught on Camera Launching Brutal Attack
Shocking footage circulating online appears to show a man being violently assaulted by a large group of hooded attackers in Glasgow city centre. The incident occurred on Howard Street, behind the St Enoch Centre, where the victim was allegedly set upon in broad daylight. The video shows around a dozen men, dressed in black with their faces concealed, repeatedly kicking and punching the man as he falls to the ground. The attack unfolded outside Paradise Street Food restaurant, with distressed witnesses heard pleading for the group to stop.
Rapist Jailed After Years of Abuse and Control Over Women
A serial abuser who subjected women to years of emotional, physical, and sexual violence has been jailed for 17 years. Jordan Coyle, 31, from Ormiston, East Lothian, was convicted of 15 charges, including multiple rapes, following a High Court trial and will spend 14 years in custody. The court heard that Coyle targeted women by initially presenting himself as caring and attentive before becoming controlling, jealous, and abusive. Victims described enduring years of intimidation, threats, and assaults, including incidents of non-fatal strangulation that left some women losing or nearly losing consciousness.
County Lines Boss Jailed for Exploiting Vulnerable Aberdeen Residents
A gangster who used vulnerable people to run a county lines drugs network across Scotland has been jailed for more than six years. Victor Kihu, 24, was sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow after admitting involvement in a large-scale drugs operation linked to the Harlem organised crime group. The court heard that Kihu oversaw drug dealing from eight properties in Aberdeen between July 2025 and January 2026, using a tactic known as "cuckooing" to take over the homes of vulnerable residents. Men from England were housed at the addresses to buy and sell drugs, while Kihu allegedly used threats and intimidation to force residents to cooperate.
