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BBC News
9 hours ago
- BBC News
Man dies after wild swimming off the Isle of Bute
A 68-year-old man has died after wild swimming off the Isle of said they were called at about 20:10 on Thursday to a report of concern for the man, who had been swimming at Kilchattan Bay on the island, off the west coast of Scotland. The man was taken by air ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow where he was pronounced dead a short time said they are treating the death as unexplained. An inquiry has been launched to establish the full circumstances involved in the death.
Daily Record
13 hours ago
- Daily Record
Disturbing Snapchat footage of Ayr 'stabbing' as cops launch attempted murder probe
A man was found lying on the street with sickening wounds following an a vicious blade attack around 10am on the Ayrshire town's Braeside Road. Cops are probing a murder bid after a horror street 'stabbing' left a man with serious injuries. Police have launched an investigation into a brutal attack in Ayr on Tuesday. A man was found lying on the street with sickening wounds following an a vicious blade attack around 10am on the Ayrshire town's Braeside Road. The 39-year-old was airlifted to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after mercy crews fought to stabilise him. He remains in the Glasgow hospital in a serious but stable condition. Detectives have launched an appeal for information to help trace a man seen in the area around the time of the incident. The man is described as white, mid 30s, around 5ft 11in tall and has a tattoo on his neck. Online footage emerged of the brutal assault. A Snapchat video seen by the Daily Record shows what appears to be two men involved in a struggle in the middle of the road on the residential man can be seen lying on the ground whilst the other, understood to be the attacker, is on top of 'suspect' is then spotted running off from the scene as the man on the ground lies holding their upper body and rolling around in image shows paramedics and police surrounding the victim as he holds a police officer's hand. Detective Inspector Jamie Carruth said: 'I'm aware there is information known locally in relation to the person involved in this attack on a man in broad daylight. I'd appeal to anyone who knows something, no matter how significant they think it may be, to come forward. 'I would also appeal to anyone who was in the Braeside Road area around the time and saw anything which may be of note or has CCTV or dash-cam footage, to contact us. 'Extensive enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances. Additional officers will be in the area while our investigations continue and I'd ask anyone with information or concerns to speak to officers or call 101.' Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 0945 of 17 June. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Scottish Sun
14 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Wild swimmer, 68, dies after water tragedy off Scots island as air ambulance called to scene
TRAGIC INCIDENT Wild swimmer, 68, dies after water tragedy off Scots island as air ambulance called to scene Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAN has died after getting into trouble while wild swimming on the Isle of Bute. Mercy crews were called to the 68-year-old's aid while he was in the water near the village of Kilchattan Bay last night. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 A wild swimmer has died after the tragic incident at Kilchattan Bay on the Isle of Bute Credit: Getty He was airlifted to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow where he tragically died. His death is currently being treated as unexplained by cops. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Around 8.10pm on Thursday 19th June 2025, we were called to a report of concern for a man who had been wild swimming at Kilchattan Bay on the Isle of Bute. 'Emergency services attended and the 68-year-old was taken by air ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, where he was pronounced dead a short time later. 'The death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing.' More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Scottish Sun. is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheScottishSun.
The National
2 days ago
- Politics
- The National
The dangers of imported American culture wars
The US anti-abortion movement is more emboldened than it has been in years, largely due to Trump removing nearly all protections for abortion providers. He has instructed federal prosecutors to limit enforcement of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (Face), which was introduced in response to violence against abortion clinics and staff, including the murder of doctors. In January, Trump also chose to pardon 23 anti-abortion activists who had been jailed for invading and blockading abortion clinics under the Face Act. READ MORE: Anas Sarwar urged to whip Scottish Labour MPs against welfare cuts The chilling events of the weekend should give us pause for thought here in Scotland. The hard-won Safe Access Zones Act, which keeps anti-abortion protesters 200 metres away from hospitals providing abortion services, came about in direct response to the importation of US-style clinic protests. Although many of the protesters were locals, they were recruited and organised by Texan anti-abortion organisation 40 Days for Life. I first witnessed the protests while living near the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, and the unmistakably US overtones – the signs, the fanaticism – made my blood run cold. Abortion rights in Scotland are under attack with the help of US dollars. When anti-abortion activist Rose Docherty flouted the new buffer zone legislation, she was swiftly lionised by the Alliance Defending Freedom – an American legal advocacy group categorised as an extremist homophobic hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Centre. She was framed as a persecuted victim of state overreach, rather than someone deliberately undermining public health protections. An even more disturbing example came when JD Vance grossly misrepresented Scotland's buffer zone laws, which led to a surge in abuse directed at MSP Gillian Mackay. Mackay, who spearheaded the buffer zones bill, was called a 'baby killer', received emails suggesting her abusers knew her home address, and was even sent rape threats – all while she was pregnant. The recent events in America are existentially terrifying, threatening our sense of freedom, peace, and democracy. It would be a grave mistake to assume that such extremism cannot reach our shores. It already has. Attempts to undermine our laws and the will of our parliament are not theoretical – they are happening right now. Yet, watching so many Americans take to the streets in defence of the freedoms they cherish gives me hope. I have faith in them – and I have faith in us.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Man airlifted to hospital after ‘stabbing' in Scots seaside town
Elsewhere cops sealed off a busy area of Edinburgh following an incident BLADE NIGHTMARE Man airlifted to hospital after 'stabbing' in Scots seaside town Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A CASUALTY has been airlifted to hospital after he was reportedly stabbed in a horror attack. It's understood that emergency services this morning raced to a house in Ayr, Ayrshire, following reports of an injured man. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Emergency services were summoned to Braeside Road, Ayr The patient was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, according to Glasgow Live. Chief Inspector Stuart Dougan told the news website: 'Around 10am on Tuesday, 17 June, 2025, we were called to a report of a man found injured in the Braeside Road area of Ayr. "He has been taken to hospital for treatment. Emergency services are in attendance and enquiries are ongoing.' A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson added: 'We received a call at 10:02 to attend an incident on Braeside Road, Ayr. "An ambulance and an air ambulance with a trauma team were dispatched to the scene and one patient was transported to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.' The Scottish Sun has asked Police Scotland for comment. In an unrelated incident, a person died after police locked down a busy Scottish city centre for hours. Cops sealed off the Cowgate in Edinburgh on Sunday evening at around 6pm. The alarm was raised following reports of concern for a person. Locals were urged to avoid the area. Stashed gun found on wooded city path amid Scotland's gangland war probe Sadly, a person has died following an incident. Multiple emergency service vehicles were spotted at the scene on Sunday. Police cars were parked in the middle of the road with their lights flashing. Blue tape was also put up across both ends of the street, blocking anyone from passing through.
