The pensioner died last Sunday. Credit: HEMEDIA / SWNS Group
The Police have launched an investigation into the death of a pensioner who was found on the street of Lossiemouth with serious injuries. The 68-year-old man’s injuries are still unexplained but the police have not ruled out anything. The man who was found in Fairisle Place and was taken to Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin later died.
An inquiry has been opened by the police. Credit: Lurgan Mail
A man in Aberdeen is reported to be in a critical condition after being assaulted outside a Cooperative store a the City Centre. The incident which happened on Union street left the man with serious head injuries. He is currently receiving treatment at the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary according to reports.
The street value of the recovered banned drugs is said to be worth £150,000. The recovery was made in Aberdeen and a man has been charged for possessing the drugs.
Police Scotland is investigating an incident of a telephone scam, whereby an 84 year old man was defrauded of £1000 in Perth this week.
The criminals contacted the victim by phone claiming to be from HMRC and convinced the man that if he did not purchase £1,000 worth of iTunes vouchers he would be arrested and his bank account frozen. The man purchased the vouchers and read the serial numbers over the telephone to the fraudsters.
We would ask retailers and shops to be vigilant regarding elderly persons purchasing large amounts of vouchers. Officers would like to remind members of the public, that fraudsters are extremely convincing in their approach, taking steps to engage with the victim and win their trust.
We urge people to be aware of calls and contact of this nature, and in particular to ensure their elderly or vulnerable family, friends and neighbours are also aware of this type of scam and to be on their guard.
Always be alert if you are contacted on the telephone by anyone claiming to be from your bank, or indeed any other company such as an electricity supplier, or other well-known organisation or business, in particular be suspicious and don’t disclose any information if the call involves transferring money, or if anyone asks you to provide or confirm your bank details. Reputable business or organisations would never request payment in the form of vouches.
If you have the slightest doubt, attend your bank in person. Do not provide your details over the telephone or the computer.
Further advice on online/telephone frauds and prevention can be found on Police Scotland website or by contacting your local authority Trading Standards department.
Paul Moffat was sentenced to eight years imprisonment. Credit: Pressandjournal
According to the P&J, a man from Hopeman who preyed on a child has been sentenced to eight years. Paul Moffat who lives in Hopeman was found guilty of sexual abuse and rape in April. The 30 year old man was sentenced yesterday 27 April in the High Court, Glasgow. Handing him his sentence, the judge said Moffat submitted the ”an innocent wee girl” to such an experience. Let’s hope this deters other people from committing such crime.
Paul Moffat was sentenced to eight years imprisonment. Credit: Pressandjournal