Further update from Police. Detectives are appealing for information following a serious sexual assault in Blantyre. Shortly after 10pm on Tuesday, 8 September, 2026 a woman was walking her dog on an open grassy area of ground off Westerpark Avenue, near to Abernethy Avenue, Westcraigs, High Blantyre when she was approached by a man who […]
Officers are seeking information about a deliberate car fire in Blantyre on August 2, 2026. Emergency services extinguished the blaze, with no injuries reported. Two men on a bicycle, dressed in black and wearing face coverings, were seen nearby. Authorities urge witnesses or motorists with dash-cam footage to assist.
Blantyre has experienced a series of thefts, including a recent bike stolen from Blantyre Health Centre during the afternoon on July 7, 2026. Staff members witnessed the incident. Authorities urge anyone with information or remorse to return the bike before CCTV footage is submitted to the police.
Just one week on and the absolute scumbag who deliberately smashed the Blantyre Volunteer Group charity bus window has done it again! The lowlife has once again been prowling around the charitable group’s premises on Craig Street, Blantyre and smashed another bus window, leaving the group with yet another bill. These windows are in excess […]
This was the disgusting mess volunteers were met with at Blantyre Volunteer Group, Calder Street, Blantyre. An absolute idiot, obviously devoid of any morals or care for the community smashed windows on one of the charity buses at Blantyre Volunteer Group last weekend. Whilst most of the country were in high spirits this weekend celebrating […]
The playpark at David Livingstone Birthplace was vandalised by a group of six individuals, leading to an appeal from staff for community help. CCTV footage captured the incident, and those involved are encouraged to contact the museum before the footage is handed to the police. Community support is vital for future preservation.
An alert has been issued for the Blantyre area due to recent attempted and actual break-ins. Following an incident at Broompark Road, a resident reported a suspicious man near her window around 3am. Police discovered multiple homes targeted. Residents are urged to secure their properties and report any suspicious activity.
Police have increased patrols due to antisocial use of quad bikes and off-road motorcycles. They emphasize that these vehicles are only legal on private land with permission or at organized centers. Misconceptions about riding on public land, parks, or paths are addressed, along with reminders about legal responsibilities and the need for vehicle registration and insurance.