Forres police list crimes - including theft and ‘ill-treatment of child’ committed in October in report for community council

The ill-treatment of a child was one of a number of crimes dealt with by police last month.

The Moray West report for Forres Community Council lists the disturbing incident amongst other antisocial behaviour, violence and disorder, as well as acquisitive and road misdemeanours.

Forres police inspector, Neil Morrison, confirmed his team continues to focus on “reducing crime and disorder, helping create safer communities and responding effectively to local concerns.”

He said: “The report covers progress we have made in dealing with priorities for the Lossiemouth and Fochabers, Forres and Speyside community policing team areas during October.

“It aims to highlight emerging issues and to provide crime prevention advice and guidance to community council members and residents.”

A person was arrested and charged in connection with wilfully ill-treating a child.

There were six reports of assault: someone was charged and will appear at court for one; two people were issued with recorded police warnings; a young person was charged and referred to the Youth Justice Management Unit for another; and positive lines of enquiry are ongoing for the remaining incidents.

A person was charged and retained in custody following reports of threatening and abusive behaviour. Enquiries are ongoing for a further two reports.

Someone was traced and kept in custody following reports of a breach of bail.

And another was charged with possession of a controlled substance. A report was sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

There were nine reports of theft made in October. Two people were charged and reported to the Procurator Fiscal in connection with some of them while positive lines of enquiry are ongoing for the others.

There were three reports of vandalism. Enquiries are ongoing using CCTV and house-to-house visits.

And a report of fraud was made after a local resident bought an item from Gumtree then did not receive it. Enquiries are ongoing.

Two people were charged and reported to the Procurator Fiscal regarding careless driving.

Another was charged and reported following reports of a vehicle being driven in a dangerous manner.

One person was arrested, charged and will now appear at court in connection with driving whilst over the alcohol limit.

Two people were issued fixed penalty notices in connection with driving whilst using mobile telephones.

Finally, five reports were made of vehicles failing to stop after accidents. Positive lines of enquiry are ongoing.

Inspector Morrison said: “Please continue to contact myself or the team if there are any issues you wish to raise or discuss.”

The public counter at Forres Police Station on Victoria Road is open from 8.15am-4pm Monday-Thursday and 8.15am-2.45pm on Fridays.

The local police can be contacted via email at ForresCPT@scotland.pnn.police.uk.

Phone 101 for non-emergencies, 999 for emergencies and at @MorayPolice via Twitter.