Forth Valley Police Division

BRACKLINN FALLS, CALLANDER
Police in Forth Valley, along with other emergency service and rescue partners, attended to the Bracklinn Falls area of Callander on Thursday 1st August following a report of two people who were experiencing difficulty in the water.
Two women, aged 23 and 25 were traced and rescued from the water.
... Sadly, the 23-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
The 25-year-old woman was not injured and was assessed at the scene by the Scottish Ambulance Service but did not require hospital treatment.
The death is being treated as unexplained, but not suspicious, and a report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time.
Officers would like to thanks those members of the public and emergency services who assisted during the incident.
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MISSING PERSON TRACED
Francis Smith (aka Paul Allan) from Glasgow, who was missing near Loch Earn, has now been traced and is safe. Thanks to everyone who shared / retweeted our earlier appeal or called us with information, it is hugely appreciated.

TEENAGERS CHARGED AFTER DENNY FIRE
Three youths have been charged following a suspicious fire in Denny earlier this year.
On Sunday 23rd June, emergency services responded to a derelict industrial unit in Broad Street, which was alight.
... As a result of this incident, £300,000 worth of damage was caused, though, thankfully, no one was injured.
Following inquiries carried out by local officers, two 14-year-old boys and a 15-year-old girl will now be reported in connection with this matter.
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APPEAL FOLLOWING ASSAULT - MUNGALEND ROUNDABOUT - FALKIRK
Detectives investigating the assault of a 17-year-old on Tuesday 16th July are asking for the public's help to trace a driver who witnessed the incident and who assisted the victim at the time.
At around 5pm on Tuesday 16th July, the teenager was walking on the footpath adjacent to the A9, near to the pedestrian crossing at Mungalend Road. He was approached by a man who assaulted him, leaving him with a serious facial ...injury.
The suspect fled in the direction of North Street and officers are following a positive line of enquiry in relation to this incident.
A female who was driving past stopped at the scene and shouted at the suspect as he fled. Officers are keen to hear from this woman to assist with their ongoing inquiries.
Anyone with information who can help us identify and trace her, or who was driving on the A9 at the time of the incident and who witnessed what happened should call 101 and quote Incident No. 3166 of the 16th July 2019.
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INCIDENT - UNION ROAD, CAMELON
We would like to advise the public that the recent police activity in Camelon was not in connection with any criminal investigation.
Officers attended at an address in Union Road at around 10.55pm on Monday 29th July, following a report that a 28-year-old man had fallen from a third floor window.
... The Scottish Ambulance Service were also in attendance and sadly the man was pronounced dead a short time later.
While the death is currently being treated as unexplained, there appear to be no suspicious circumstances.
We’d like to thank the local residents of Union Street for their patience and assistance while we were dealing with this very tragic incident.
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We are appealing for witnesses after a fatal road collision on the A85 near Crianlarich.
The incident involving two cars, a black BMW and a white Subaru happened around 12.30pm on Saturday the 27th of July. The 79 year old passenger of the Subaru, Kenny Mackenzie from the Helensburgh area was pronounced dead at the scene and the 73 year old female driver of the vehicle was airlifted to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow, where she is being treated for serious injuries.
... A 38 year old man who was in the BMW was treated for minor injuries.
Sergeant David Marr of Stirling’s Road Policing Unit said, “We are sad to report that as a result of a vehicle collision on Saturday a male has died.
“We would like to extend our sympathy to the family of Kenny Mackenzie at this very difficult time.
“We would also like to thank the members of the public who stopped at the scene to provide first aid to the injured parties and to those who made contact with the emergency services.
“We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who may have seen the vehicles prior to the incident to contact the police.
“We are also keen to speak to anyone who may have dashcam footage of the incident.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Stirling Road Policing Unit on ‘101’ quoting reference number 2149 of the 27th July.
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ROBBERY AT ATM ON STIRLING STREET, DENNY - UPDATE
We have arrested and charged a 25-year-old man in connection with a robbery that took place on Stirling Street in Denny on Saturday 29th June.
The man appeared before Stirling Sheriff Court on Friday 26th July.

ARREST - PURCHASING ALCOHOL FOR CHILDREN
A great piece pf proactive work yesterday from Stirling Community Officers after a male was arrested and charged for purchasing alcohol for a young person.
Community Officers, working on Operation Steadfast within Stirling Town Centre, observed a transaction between the male and a child. The alcohol was seized and the male arrested.
... If you have any information in relation to adults buying alcohol for young people/children, please contact us on 101 or anonymously on Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
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'Discover Your Journey'
Police Scotland Recruitment are hosting a 'Discover Your Journey' recruitment event for those who are currently eligible and interested in pursuing a career as a Police Officer and for those who want to find out more about volunteering to become one of our Special Constables.
This event will be held on Thursday 29th August 2019 - Stirling Police Office, Randolphfield, St Ninians Rd, Stirling FK8 2HD, 1800 - 2100 hours (6pm - 9pm).
... To reserve a space please email recruitmentpositiveactionteam@scotla nd.pnn.police.uk
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ROBERT MCPHEE TRACED
We're pleased to confirm that Robert McPhee has been traced safe and well in the Stirling area.
Thanks to everyone for sharing our appeal.

WOMAN NAMED AFTER FATAL COLLISION IN POLMONT
We can now confirm the identity of a woman who died following a collision in Polmont.
She was Emma Kirkland from Armadale, West Lothian.
... The 37-year-old sustained serious injury after her Peugeot 208 car was involved in a collision with a Renault Master van on the A801, between the Lathallan and Bowhouse Roundabouts, on Wednesday 24th July.
She was sadly pronounced dead at the scene and inquiries into the full circumstances of this incident are ongoing.
Sergeant David Ross from the Road Policing Unit in Stirling said: "I would like to once again extend our deepest sympathies to Emma Kirkland's family and friends and ask that anyone who can assist with our investigation into this collision, contacts police immediately.
"In particular, those who believe they have dash-cam footage, which captures what happened, are urged to come forward."
Those with information can contact the Road Policing Unit in Stirling via 101 and quote incident number 2747 of the 24th July.
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☀️HOT WEATHER - WATER SAFETY☀️
Today (25th July), is going to be one of the hottest days of the year so far and because the schools are off, a lot of children and young adults will want to cool off and enjoy playing in and around water.
There were 585 accidental drownings in the UK & NI last year, with a disproportionate number of those being male (7 males to 1 female), and 1 in 5 are children aged 14 or under.
... Rivers and beaches are the most common areas for accidental drownings, however you need to be aware of the dangers of all bodies of water, including recreational pools and quarries. Natural water will have hidden dangers that are not obvious from the surface and the water can be very cold.
If you or your children are venturing into or around water on these hot days, please be aware of the dangers and stay safe.
For more advice or information, please got to our website at https://www.scotland.police.uk/…/person al-saf…/summer-safety or alternatively check out the Royal Life Saving Society UK http://ow.ly/rBLp50vb82T
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FATAL COLLISION, A801
We are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road collision on the A801.
The incident happened around 3.45pm on Wednesday 24th July on the road between the Lathallan and Bowhouse Roundabouts in Polmont.
... A 37-year-old woman sustained serious injuries when her Peugeot 208 car, which was travelling south, was involved in a collision with a Renault Master Van travelling north.
Emergency services responded to the scene where, despite the best efforts of paramedics, the woman was pronounced dead.
The 30-year-old male driver of the van was taken to Forth Valley Royal Hospital as a precaution, but was not seriously injured.
Road Policing Officers closed the road for around eight hours and inquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances of this collision.
Anyone with information is asked to come forward.
Sergeant David Ross from the Road Policing Unit in Stirling said: "Sadly this incident has resulted in the death of the female driver of the Peugeot car and our thoughts and sympathies are with her family and friends at this time.
"As part of this investigation we would ask for any motorists who were on the A801 between the Lathallan and Bowhouse Roundabouts on Wednesday afternoon, and witnessed what happened, to contact police immediately.
"Similarly, if any members of the public have any relevant dash-cam footage of the incident, or can provide us with any other information relevant to our ongoing inquiries, then please also get in touch."
Those with information can contact the Road Policing Unit in Stirling via 101 and quote incident number 2747 of the 24th July.
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Police in Forth Valley can confirm that a 20 year old man has now been arrested following reports of indecent exposure in Stirling city centre.
The incidents took place between the 25th of March and the 20th July 2019.
The man will appear in Stirling Sheriff Court on the 24th July.

This Thursday's "street a week" will be 1600-2000 at Fairlie Drive, Camelon. PC's Little and Hill will be at the mobile police office, along with partners from Signpost, SFRS and Falkirk Community Safety Team as well as going door to door speaking with local residents.