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GLASGOW CABBIE WRONGLY JAILED FOR 10 MONTHS OVER MURDER BID SUES POLICE SCOTLAND


An innocent Glasgow cabbie has launched a six-figure lawsuit against Police Scotland after spending ten months in prison for a gangland murder bid he had nothing to do with. Scott Troy, 43, was arrested at his home and accused of being a getaway driver following a violent attack on shopkeeper Mohammed Arif in Pollok on August 13, 2023. Mr Arif ultimately had to have his leg amputated after being shot and stabbed by a masked gang wielding machetes and knives. In reality, Mr Troy - who had worked with his base for nearly a decade - was simply responding to a routine fare sent by his bosses to collect four men from the area. He was completely unaware of the violent crime that had just taken place. Despite his boss confirming


the booking to authorities, Mr Troy was remanded in custody at Barlinnie prison for almost a year before prosecutors finally agreed he was not part of the plot. “That night I was doing my usual shift – I had no idea things were going to pan out the way they did,” Mr Troy explained. “It really was the wrong place at the wrong time.” He added: “The first I knew of any wrongdoing was when the police came to my house and cuffed me on the spot. I was completely innocent, and I pleaded with the


officers, but they wouldn’t hear it.” The legal action in the Court of Session seeks damages for psychological harm and the long- term impact on his career and personal life. “I was wrongly arrested, spent ten months in Barlinnie, and my name was publicly trashed. That kind of experience changes you,” Mr Troy said. While Mr Troy was cleared, the actual gang members were heavily sentenced. Liam McDonald was jailed for 14 years and Dylan Haldane for 13 years for the attempted murder, while a third man, William Dickson, was jailed for more than nine years after pleading guilty. Commenting on the lawsuit, a Police Scotland spokesperson said: “As this is an ongoing legal case it would be inappropriate to comment.”


An illegal private hire operator offering unlicensed rides over Facebook has been taken off the road after a joint sting by Doncaster Council and South Yorkshire Police. The operator first came to the attention of authorities after advertising fares on social media. Despite being officially warned by the council that they needed proper licensing, vehicle testing, and insurance, the company brazenly continued to operate illegally. In response, undercover licensing compliance officers posed as customers and booked a ride to


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UNLICENSED PH OPERATOR OFFERING ILLEGAL RIDES VIA FACEBOOK HAS VEHICLE SEIZED IN DONCASTER Cobby,


catch the operator in the act. When the driver arrived at the designated pickup point, police and council officers were waiting. The vehicle was immediately seized after it was confirmed the driver was unlicensed, the operator was unauthorised, and the car lacked the necessary insurance. Following the seizure, City of Doncaster Council is urging the public to always use licensed taxi services for their own safety. “Drivers who are unlicensed undermine those who uphold professional standards and adhere to the law,” said Cllr Gemma


Cabinet Member for


Regulation and Enforcement. “They are unvetted, often uninsured, and unsafe. That is why our diligent licensing and compliance teams work hard to keep them off the roads. As this recent case shows, we will catch them.” Cllr Cobby reminded passengers that all licensed drivers must carry an identity badge with the council’s logo, and their vehicles must clearly display a licence number and official plate. She urged anyone with concerns about an operator or driver to report them to the council immediately.


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