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Revealed: Seven in ten allegations against suspended police officers involve domestic abuse, sex crimes or stalking

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Grant, G. (2026, October 6). Revealed: Seven in ten allegations against suspended police officers involve domestic abuse, sex crimes or stalking. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16187917/Seven-ten-allegations-against-suspended-police-officers-involve-domestic-abuse-sex-crimes-stalking.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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The article reports that seven out of ten allegations against suspended Police Scotland officers involve domestic abuse, sex crimes, or stalking. As of now, 53 officers are suspended with ongoing investigations; 26 face domestic abuse charges, nine for sexual offences, and two for stalking. Other accusations include assault, disorder, drugs offences, fraud, and inappropriate messaging. All suspended officers remain on full pay, with the longest suspension dating back to 2020.

Written by AI on 2026-10-06, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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In late 2023, STV News uncovered through Freedom of Information requests that 70% of allegations against suspended Police Scotland officers involve domestic abuse, sex crimes, or stalking. The force reported that out of the 53 officers currently on suspension, 26 are accused of domestic abuse, 9 face sexual offenses charges, and 2 are charged with stalking. Other suspensions stem from allegations including assault, drugs offenses, fraud, and inappropriate messaging. All suspended officers remain on full pay, with some cases dating back to 2020. This revelation has sparked scrutiny of Police Scotland following high-profile incidents like the conviction of former officer Campbell Petrie for two rapes in September. The Scottish Police Federation's general secretary David Kennedy noted these statistics reflect broader societal trends but acknowledged the worrying nature of such figures within law enforcement.

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Domestic abuse, sex crimes and stalking account for almost seven out of ten allegations against Police Scotland officers currently suspended while facing criminal investigation. asserted

abuse → account → investigation

The force said 53 officers are suspended while inquiries continue, with 26 of those accused of domestic abuse-related offences, nine of sexual offences and two of stalking. asserted

inquiries → say → stalking

Other allegations include assault, disorder, drugs offences, fraud and inappropriate messaging. asserted

allegations → include → assault

All are on full pay and the longest-running suspension dates back to 2020. asserted

suspension → run → 2020

Campbell Petrie (left) was convicted of two rapes and a series of other sexual offences. asserted

Petrie → convict → offences

The alleged offending of the late Alan Greer (right) is being investigated by Police Scotland David Kennedy, general secretary of the Scottish Police Federation, representing rank-and-file officers, said the figures mirror wider trends. ‘It’s a worrying statistic, but unfortunately that is what’s happening with society at the moment,’ he added. asserted

he → investigate → moment

The statistics, which were obtained under freedom of information laws by STV News, are likely to intensify scrutiny of Police Scotland following a string of damaging cases. asserted

which → obtain → cases

In September, former officer Campbell Petrie was convicted of two rapes and a series of other sexual offences committed over a 17-year period. asserted

Petrie → convict → period

Separately, Police Scotland continues to investigate the alleged offending of PC Alan Greer, who died in May after his arrest in connection with allegations of sexual violence. uncertain

who → continue → violence

Deputy Chief Constable Stuart Houston said: ‘We work hard to uphold Police Scotland’s standards, values and integrity.’ asserted

We → say → standards

Revealed: Seven in ten allegations against suspended police officers involve domestic abuse, sex crimes or stalking

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