Menu
20/06/2008
Man Charged With Woodland Death
A man has been charged with the murder of an 87-year-old woman whose body was discovered in woodland.
Dolina Maclean, of Stanley, was last seen at her home in Duchess Street, Stanley and later at Tesco on Crieff Road, Perth on 29 May.
The grim discovery was made after a search by police and scientific experts at Knowehead Woodland, near Dunning.
Miss Maclean, a retired mental health nurse, was reported missing by her older sister, who had been in hospital since her disappearance.
A statement by Tayside Police said: "A 48-year-old man from the Perthshire area has today been charged in connection with her death and a report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."
It is expected that the man will appear at Perth Sheriff Court on June 23.
Detective Chief Inspector Bruce Kerr said: "Today's formal identification confirms what we had all feared and my heartfelt sympathies go out to Dolina's sister and her extended family."
The Scotsman has reported earlier this week that a 48-year-old man from Perthshire has been arrested and charged in connection with inquiries into Ms Maclean's disappearance at the weekend - on charge relating to car theft.
The man was charged with stealing Dolina's green Vauxhall Astra.
after the car was seen in Coupar Angus, Perthshire.
Police have also appealed for anyone who saw Miss Maclean's car with the registration number SP52 NYM to come forward.
(DS)
Dolina Maclean, of Stanley, was last seen at her home in Duchess Street, Stanley and later at Tesco on Crieff Road, Perth on 29 May.
The grim discovery was made after a search by police and scientific experts at Knowehead Woodland, near Dunning.
Miss Maclean, a retired mental health nurse, was reported missing by her older sister, who had been in hospital since her disappearance.
A statement by Tayside Police said: "A 48-year-old man from the Perthshire area has today been charged in connection with her death and a report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."
It is expected that the man will appear at Perth Sheriff Court on June 23.
Detective Chief Inspector Bruce Kerr said: "Today's formal identification confirms what we had all feared and my heartfelt sympathies go out to Dolina's sister and her extended family."
The Scotsman has reported earlier this week that a 48-year-old man from Perthshire has been arrested and charged in connection with inquiries into Ms Maclean's disappearance at the weekend - on charge relating to car theft.
The man was charged with stealing Dolina's green Vauxhall Astra.
after the car was seen in Coupar Angus, Perthshire.
Police have also appealed for anyone who saw Miss Maclean's car with the registration number SP52 NYM to come forward.
(DS)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
17 June 2008
Police Find 'Grave' In Search For Missing Woman
Police investigating the disappearance of an elderly woman have found what they believe to be a grave. Eighty-seven-year-old Dolina Maclean, of Stanley, was last seen around 5pm on 29 May at her home in Duchess Street, Stanley and later at Tesco on Crieff Road, Perth.
Police Find 'Grave' In Search For Missing Woman
Police investigating the disappearance of an elderly woman have found what they believe to be a grave. Eighty-seven-year-old Dolina Maclean, of Stanley, was last seen around 5pm on 29 May at her home in Duchess Street, Stanley and later at Tesco on Crieff Road, Perth.
17 August 2005
Suspected London bomber to be returned to UK
A British man wanted for questioning in connection with the failed London bomb attacks on July 21 is to be extradited to the UK within 35 days, an Italian court has ruled. Osman Hussein (27) will appeal the decision to the Italian Supreme court, according to his lawyers.
Suspected London bomber to be returned to UK
A British man wanted for questioning in connection with the failed London bomb attacks on July 21 is to be extradited to the UK within 35 days, an Italian court has ruled. Osman Hussein (27) will appeal the decision to the Italian Supreme court, according to his lawyers.
19 January 2015
Mobile Customers To Share £1m Refund
Mobile provide EE is to refund around £1m to a number of customers wrongly charged VAT between October 2012 and October 2014. It is understood that EE customers who travelled outside the EU during those dates and used internet data were affected by the charges. The company estimated it as being about 0.5% of its customers.
Mobile Customers To Share £1m Refund
Mobile provide EE is to refund around £1m to a number of customers wrongly charged VAT between October 2012 and October 2014. It is understood that EE customers who travelled outside the EU during those dates and used internet data were affected by the charges. The company estimated it as being about 0.5% of its customers.
08 April 2014
Shrien Dewani Extradited To South Africa
British man Shrien Dewani, 34, suspected of arranging the murder of his 28-year-old wife on their honeymoon has arrived in South Africa to face trial after a three-year legal battle against extradition due to his mental health problems.
Shrien Dewani Extradited To South Africa
British man Shrien Dewani, 34, suspected of arranging the murder of his 28-year-old wife on their honeymoon has arrived in South Africa to face trial after a three-year legal battle against extradition due to his mental health problems.
09 January 2012
Man Charged With Murder Of Homeless Man
A man has been charged with the murder of a homeless man who died after an attack at a bus stop in the West-Midlands last month. The 35-year-old from Smethwick was charged and remanded in custody on Sunday, to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court on Monday morning.
Man Charged With Murder Of Homeless Man
A man has been charged with the murder of a homeless man who died after an attack at a bus stop in the West-Midlands last month. The 35-year-old from Smethwick was charged and remanded in custody on Sunday, to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court on Monday morning.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with a little light rain or drizzle at times, but some spells of drier weather too. The north coast may become somewhat brighter later this afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Cloudy and patchy light rain will slowly clear away this evening. Then the rest of the night will be dry with broken cloud. Westerly winds freshening in the early hours. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
