Nearly 70% of suspended Scottish police officers face violence allegations

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Nearly 70 per cent of suspended Police Scotland officers are facing criminal investigations for alleged offences against women.

Nearly 70 per cent of Police Scotland officers who are currently suspended while facing criminal investigations are accused of offences against women.

Following the disclosure of these figures, a Scottish charity has called for greater institutional transparency from Police Scotland.

Nearly 70% of suspended Scottish police officers face violence allegations — Image: The National

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Charity seeks answers after scale of alleged police violence against women revealedA SCOTTISH charity are calling for "greater institutional transparency" following figures that reveal nearly 70% of suspended police officers are facing investigations over alleged violence against womenThe National · 7 Oct, 15:21
Most suspended Scots cops facing criminal probes accused of violence against womenNearly 70 per cent of Police Scotland officers suspended while facing criminal investigations are accused of offences against women.Daily Record · 6 Oct, 08:40

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