On December 24, 1892, police recaptured escaped prisoner Pete Brogan, who had fled after being arrested in October for indecent assault. The victim, determined to see justice served, collaborated with authorities to locate Brogan in Glasgow, leading to his arrest on Christmas Eve as he returned home.
Another example of Blantyre community policing from 1893. On Wednesday 26th July 1893, a woman in Blantyre stole a distinctive red shawl from a resident in the village. The victim reported the theft to police who made enquiries but could not trace where the thief had went. By telegraph the theft was communicated to nearby […]
In Summer 1977, two Blantyre Police officers were given their “stripes”. Constables Alastair Dinsmor and Andrew Kousourou were promoted to sergeant making the local newspapers. Both men lived with their wives and families in Blantyre at the time of their promotion and both had been stationed in Glasgow. When speaking to reporters, Alastair listed his […]
This next little known story took place at the exact location pictured. Today, the road leading out of Blantyre towards Halfway, right at the exact turn off for Bardykes Chemicals. However, the story is not a modern one, but took place in Summer 1894, some 130 years ago. On Tuesday 28th August 1894, at this […]
Around New Year 1894 going into 1895, long standing Blantyre Police officer Constable James Moir and another officer were chasing some ‘coal stealers’ from a Bing at a local colliery when suddenly, the Constable slipped on some ice, badly injuring his leg. By July 1895, his condition had worsened to the extent he could not […]
Chief Constable Mr. David McNee had something to announce in January 1977. Miss Christine Crawford of Blantyre was to be promoted to the rank of Chief Inspector at Strathclyde Police. This little story marks that notable promotion and Christine’s efforts. Miss Crawford moved from the Force Information Office where her duties were to act as […]
Not since the Blantyre riots of February 1887, had there been a more serious incident of rioting and disorder in Blantyre than the disruptive events which occurred on Saturday 25th May 1907. This is the little known story of riots on Glasgow Road and police attempts to regain order. It started when the Hibernian R.C […]