Police Scotland Forth Valley

01/06/2026

Officers were giving out crime prevention advice with partners at this weekend's Drymen Show.

There was a great turn out, weather held off (for the most part) and it was lovely to speak to so many of you!

Look out for us at the upcoming Stirling and Gargunnock shows over the next few weeks.

31/05/2026

The Grangemouth Major Incident Control Committee (MICC) will be carrying out maintenance work on the Community Warning System between 1st and 3rd of June.

The Community Warning System sirens installed across Grangemouth are in place to enable the MICC member companies to communicate with the public.

The system transmits warning tones and verbal instructions to the community. Whilst the maintenance work is being carried out, the sirens and voice messages will be sounded as test transmissions.

The public are not required to take any action.

In the unlikely event of an emergency taking place during the maintenance period, the transmission via the warning system will clearly indicate such an event and the public should “Go in, Stay in and Tune in”

29/05/2026

A teenager who died after getting into difficulty in water near Callander can be named as Charlie Noble.

Police and emergency services were called to a report of concern for a person at Bracklinn Falls at around 6.45pm on Thursday, 28 May, 2026.

The body of the 16-year-old was recovered from the water later that evening.

His death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

29/05/2026

A 23-year-old man who sexually assaulted two lone women in one night in Falkirk has been convicted.

Muhammad Sheikhi was found guilty of sexual assault on Friday, 29 May, 2026, following a trial at Stirling Sheriff Court. He will be sentenced at a later date.

Around 2am on Sunday, 30 November, 2025, Sheikhi sexually assaulted a woman on Kerse Road. Then, around 3.30am, he sexually assaulted another woman, this time on Bellsmeadow Road.

He was arrested following a police investigation.

Detective Chief Inspector Scott Roxburgh, of Forth Valley CID, said: “Sheikhi will now face the consequences of his despicable actions, and I hope this brings comfort to the two women.

“I also hope this conviction gives confidence to anyone who is the victim of sexual crime to come forward. We will thoroughly investigate reports made to us and we have specially trained officers to provide support.

“Anyone wishing to report a sexual crime can do so via 101 or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

29/05/2026

Exploring new places abroad and going for some retail therapy can be exciting 🌍

But think before you tap abroad 💳:

🔒 Keep your card secure at all times
🔒 Shield your PIN when paying
🔒 Check your transactions regularly while you’re away
🔒 Report a lost or stolen card immediately

27/05/2026

Important information from Clackmannanshire Council.

GROUND MOVEMENT, COALSNAUGHTON
Following the ground movement at Benbuck View, Coalsnaughton, which resulted in the evacuation of 30 homes on 18 May, further issues have been reported and found on Dunmoss View, and as a result an additional 30 homes have been evacuated today.
The priority of all Local Resilience Partners continues to be the safety of everyone involved, and our officers remain in the local area to offer further guidance to residents during what we appreciate is a worrying time for them. This includes offering support to the residents as they navigate the next steps, which will include contacting their insurers.
The specialist investigations undertaken by the Mining Remediation Authority are expected to take some time to complete, and we will continue to make sure that residents can be updated with progress as soon as this information becomes available.
Police Scotland Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - Your Safety Tillicoultry, Coalsnaughton & Devonside Community Council Clackmannanshire Tenants and Residents Federation Mining Remediation Authority

27/05/2026

Officers from Falkirk Response and Community Policing have today seized another unregistered illegal electric motorbike in Falkirk High Street. A male has been charged with road traffic offences.

Thanks to officers diligence they were able to act quickly and remove a vehicle being used illegally and posing a risk to pedestrians.

Your calls and Information continue to help us tackle the illegal use of electric motorbikes and keep Falkirk’s roads and paths safer.

The rules on electric motorbikes & e scooters in Scotland:

• Electric motorbikes 🏍️
Any electric bike with a throttle capable of exceeding 15.5mph is classed as a motor vehicle.

Riders must have:
• A valid driving licence
• Insurance
• Registration plates
• MOT (if required)
• A compliant motorcycle helmet

Using an unregistered or uninsured electric motorbike on public roads, pavements, parks or paths is a criminal offence. Police have powers to seize and destroy these vehicles.

• Off road bikes 🛵
Off road bikes cannot be ridden on public land without the landowner’s permission. This includes parks, footpaths, cycle routes and open ground. Riding without permission is an offence and vehicles can be seized.

• E scooters 🛴
Privately owned e scooters cannot be used on public roads, pavements, cycle lanes or shared paths in Scotland.
They may only be used on private land with the landowner’s consent.
Using an e scooter illegally can result in points on your driving licence, fines, and seizure of the device.

If you have any information you could share with Police to tackle the use of illegal vehicles please contact us:

999 in an emergency
101 for non emergencies
Online https://orlo.uk/ContactUs_Xe54Z
or anonymously https://orlo.uk/CrimeStoppers_Ki17v

27/05/2026

We are looking for information from the public in relation to a road traffic collision which occurred on the Bannockburn Interchange, Stirling at the M80 J9 on slip.

This occurred at around 1615 hours on Monday 25th May 2026, involving 2 vehicles.

If you have any information in relation to this, or dashcam footage, please contact 101 and quote reference 2295 of 25th May.

26/05/2026

Officers from Falkirk Response and Community Policing have today seized an unregistered illegal electric motorbike in the Glen Village area.

Two males, both in their thirties, have been charged with road traffic and drug offences and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Thanks to information from local residents, officers were able to act quickly and remove a vehicle being used illegally and posing a risk to other road users.

Your calls and intelligence continue to help us tackle the illegal use of electric motorbikes and keep Falkirk’s roads and paths safer.

Further rules on electric motorbikes & e scooters in Scotland

• Electric motorbikes
Any electric bike with a throttle capable of exceeding 15.5mph is classed as a motor vehicle. Riders must have:• A valid driving licence
• Insurance
• Registration plates
• MOT (if required)
• A compliant motorcycle helmet

Using an unregistered or uninsured electric motorbike on public roads, pavements, parks or paths is a criminal offence.

***Police have powers to seize and this can lead to these vehicles being destroyed.***

• Off road bikes
Off road bikes cannot be ridden on public land without the landowner’s permission. This includes parks, footpaths, cycle routes and open ground. Riding without permission is an offence and vehicles can be seized.

• E scooters
Privately owned e scooters cannot be used on public roads, pavements, cycle lanes or shared paths in Scotland.
They may only be used on private land with the landowner’s consent.
Using an e scooter illegally can result in points on your driving licence, fines, and seizure of the device.

If you have any information you could share with Police to tackle the use of illegal vehicles or counter the harm drugs do to our communuties please contact us:

999 in an emergency
101 for non emergencies
Online https://orlo.uk/ContactUs_VzC8i
or anonymously https://orlo.uk/CrimeStoppers_w1kwk

26/05/2026

CLACKMANNANSHIRE INFORMATION APPEAL - OFF ROAD BIKES

Illegal use of off-road bikes is continuing throughout the Clackmannanshire area - local officers are aware of a number of area hotspots and known offenders are being targeted. As previously stated, the action being taken by local officers to remove these illegal e-scooters and e-bikes, is for good reason - just recently a 5 year old child was hit by an e-scooter and was seriously injured with broken bones.

If you have any information that may assist in getting these bikes seized and improving the safety of our roads, pavements and other public spaces, please contact Police with sightings and information on 101 or 999 (if the circumstances warrant it).

Alternatively email [email protected]

Useful information:
- Who is riding the e-bikes?
- What bike do they ride?
- Where are they storing them?
- Where are they riding them?
- When are they out

Children and teenagers are being engaged in school and parents have been educated on their responsibilities. Any other adult is responsible for their own actions, and should educate themselves fully on the use of such vehicles.