Scots Warned to 'Not Carry Weapons' Amid Concerns over Youth Violence

John Swinney admits constituents have expressed Perth leisure concerns to him

First Minister John Swinney has encouraged Perth and Kinross Council to continue engaging with the local community on leisure plans

Scots warned to 'not carry weapons' amid concerns over youth violence

Police Scotland Chief Constable Jo Farrell has issued a “clear plea” to Scots not to carry weapons amid concerns about youth violence.

SNP told to take 'tougher approach' to tackle youth knife crime after 'sickening rise'

Carrying a knife is “dangerous” and “damaging”, John Swinney has warned young Scots as he condemned recent violence.

'Good kids are being hurt:' Swinney under fire as SNP blamed for youth stabbing spate

John Swinney faces pressure to act after fatal stabbings of teenagers across Scotland prompt urgent calls for tougher action on youth violence.

John Swinney to face questions amid financial warnings and youth knife crimes

There have been 12 alleged knife incidents involving youths since March.