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PSNI ‘did not have capacity’ to manage risk posed by catfish killer Alexander McCartney

PSNI ‘did not have capacity’ to manage risk posed by catfish killer Alexander McCartney

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

McCartney was jailed last year for a litany of online sexual abuse.

Remains discovered on Scottish beach ‘linked to body found in Co Down’

Remains discovered on Scottish beach ‘linked to body found in Co Down’

Tue, 01 Jul, 2025

The human leg was found on Prestwick beach in Scotland on June 10th.

Suspended chief constable will not be prosecuted over alleged sexual offences

Suspended chief constable will not be prosecuted over alleged sexual offences

Thu, 17 Apr, 2025

The PPS in Northern Ireland also said Will Kerr will not face charges relating to an allegation of misconduct in public office.

Alexander McCartney: Catfishing abuser may have targeted 3,500 victims across world

Alexander McCartney: Catfishing abuser may have targeted 3,500 victims across world

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

Alexander McCartney of Newry posed as a young girl to contact youngsters before abusing and blackmailing them.

Police Scotland take no action over JK Rowling’s social media posts

Police Scotland take no action over JK Rowling’s social media posts

Tue, 02 Apr, 2024

The Harry Potter author has become an outspoken critic of the Scottish Government’s stance on trans rights.