Police have launched a murder probe after a young dad was allegedly stabbed to death in a rammy involving a crossbow in Port Glasgow.
18.04.2024 - 17:29 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A woman has appeared in court accused of murder following an incident at a home in Aberdeen which led to the death of a 'beloved' Scots mum.
Dionne Wilson was in the dock on April 18 during a petition hearing at the Aberdeen Sheriff Court where she faced allegations of murder after Sara Irvine, 34, was discovered seriously injured on Wednesday, April 17 but died later in hospital.
Wilson, whose address was given as Aberdeen, made no plea and the case was continued for further examination.
The 30-year-old accused was remanded in custody and is due to make a further appearance at the city court within eight days.
Sara's devastated family have been left heartbroken following the incident. Her sister Sophie paid tribute on social media by posting a picture of the pair together.
Sophie said: "I can’t believe I’ve just heard you’ve passed away. You were my best sister in the world we were so close and had so many memories.
"I’m lost broken I’ve no words it’s not even registered in my brain. RIP till we see each other again."
In a later post, Sophie added: "Sara Irvine. You updated your profile a day ago. Wow, I'm so shocked I’ve no idea what I'm thinking or what to do I'm so broken and lost."
Sara had a teenage son and other heartbroken loved ones paid tribute on social media following the news.
Sueanna Stronach said: "I remember her behind pregnant and wanting strawberry tarts on sausage rolls. [That] was her craving. She lit up a room that lass. Sophie should be proud to know her sister was a role model to 100s of us.
"Even those who never met her. She shone bright through every photo. She gave me encouragement even when I didn’t think she even knew how to encourage herself. She had it. She found it - and gave you it."
Keith Pirie
Police have launched a murder probe after a young dad was allegedly stabbed to death in a rammy involving a crossbow in Port Glasgow.
A man was reportedly rushed to hospital earlier today after being attacked by a dog in Midlothian.
Police are treating the death of a man who was found with serious injuries in a common close as "suspicious".
Adventurer, author and presenter Alice Morrison doesn’t do things by halves. After ditching the rat race in 2011, she’s taken on countless extraordinary expeditions all over the world and been called the Indiana Jones for girls. Born in Scotland, Alice spent her early years in Uganda and Ghana.
Derek Ferguson has warned Rangers captain James Tavernier he must learn from Jordan Henderson and his Saudi Pro League misstep.
The Scot accused of being the real-life stalker portrayed in the hit Netflix show Baby Reindeer has claimed: "I'm the victim here."
Police Scotland has appealed to the public for information on a man they "wish to speak with urgently" - as the public have been advised to stay away from him.
Nicola Sturgeon has pulled out of a planned Westminster committee appearance just days after her husband was charged by police.
A man has been charged eight months after a fatal crash in the Borders that killed one woman and left three others injured.
A killer who lured the father of her unborn child to his death casually continued making sandwiches at a cafe when questioned about the murder, a new TV documentary has revealed. Detectives who investigated Tasmin Glass have revealed they were stunned by her demeanour when she was approached about the death of her former boyfriend Steven Donaldson.
A mum has shared the horror moment she witnessed an aggressive dog biting her child at a playpark in Glasgow.
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a 70-year-old man in Glasgow.
A woman has been found dead in a car in Aberdeen this morning.
A Scot who was born without the ability to breathe naturally and underwent almost 100 operations into his teens has reached the final of a global songwriting contest, spearheaded by Yoko Ono.
Two holiday flights were diverted to Manchester Airport on Wednesday night after a 'defect' in the runway at Newcastle International Airport was identified and inspected.
Prince William has always held a close bond with his father King Charles and when it came to his future with Kate Middleton, the pair had a life-altering conversation. Amidst a challenging time for the Royal Family, the Prince of Wales is balancing royal duties, parenting three young children, and supporting his wife, Kate, through her preventative chemotherapy.
A climber has told of how a volunteer lifeboat crew saved her life after an abseiling trip went horribly wrong.
Four youths were rescued by RNLI heroes after getting into difficulty while paddleboarding in 40mph winds on a Scots coast.
Beau Willimon (Andor) has been tapped to co-write Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi (working title) alongside the film’s director James Mangold, Deadline can confirm.
A teenager has appeared in court charged with murder after the death of Greenock dad Michael Beaton.