A teenage mechanic has been fined after leaking football referee John Beaton's home address and phone number following a controversial Premiership title-deciding penalty. Corey Davies, 19, photographed details belonging to Beaton's wife while working at a garage before sharing them on Snapchat, triggering a flood of anonymous calls that left the referee fearing for his safety.
Court Details
Hamilton Sheriff Court heard Beaton was placed under police surveillance after the leak, which came days after he awarded a late penalty to Celtic against Motherwell. Davies admitted breaching the Data Protection Act and was fined £666, plus a £40 victim surcharge. Sheriff John Hamilton KC branded his actions "immature and stupid" but accepted they had been "spontaneous and ill-judged".
Kayden Moy Murder Case
The father of murdered teenager Kayden Moy has claimed the families of his son's killers laughed, smiled and swore at relatives during the sentencing hearing. Paul Moy said emotions boiled over at the High Court in Glasgow as Jay Stewart, 19, Cole Turley, 18, and a 15-year-old boy were jailed for life for stabbing 16-year-old Kayden to death at Irvine Beach last year. He alleged relatives of the killers attempted to intimidate Kayden's family before police stepped in to separate both sides of the public gallery as the life sentences were handed down. Paul said the convicted teenagers were "rotten to the core" and criticised their behaviour, along with that of their families, during the hearing.
Attempted Murder Charge After Fire
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a house fire triggered a major gas leak and forced the evacuation of homes in North Lanarkshire. Emergency services raced to the scene in Chryston on Tuesday, with nearby residents moved to safety and roads, including part of the A80, closed while crews dealt with the incident. Police Scotland said a 29-year-old man has now been arrested and charged in connection with the blaze. He is due to appear at Airdrie Sheriff Court on Thursday. The gas leak has since been made safe and roads have reopened, with residents allowed to return to their homes.
Death of Edinburgh Mum
A man has been charged in connection with the death of an Edinburgh mum who was found seriously injured at her home. Vikki Soloman, 44, was pronounced dead after emergency services were called to a property in Craigievar Square, East Craigs, on Monday evening. A 46-year-old man, who was arrested shortly after the incident, has now been charged and is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday. Police enquiries are continuing, with forensic officers examining the property and officers maintaining cordons linked to the investigation.
Alleged Racist Attack in Glasgow
Police have launched an investigation after a woman wearing a hijab was allegedly struck with a glass bottle during a suspected racist attack in Glasgow city centre. Emergency services were called to Renfield Street shortly after midnight on Wednesday following reports of a disturbance involving a group of youths. Video footage appears to show several males confronting the woman before one allegedly smashes an object over her head. A taxi driver who came to her aid claimed she was subjected to racist abuse before the assault. Officers say enquiries are ongoing after the group fled the scene.
