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Sarwar lays kids murder bids spike at Nats' door

Daily Record

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November 05, 2025

THE rise in children accused of attempted murder is partly due to the "incompetence" of the SNP government, the Scottish Labour leader has claimed.

- BY CRAIG MEIGHAN

The number of kids accused of attempted murder in Scotland has risen significantly according to new figures from a Scottish Police Authority report.

The report revealed there were 17 cases involving 20 children between April and June this year - a fifth of all attempted murders.

This compares to just five cases for the same period in 2024.

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