Officers raced to Kirkton Avenue, in the Kirkton area of Dundee, when the alarm was raised at around 9.05pm on Saturday October 31. Canadian singer-songwriter Dan Mangan also commented by leaving a trail of heart emojis, while soloist and The Mermaid bandmember Dave Hause also posted a heart. But we can reveal the gathering, which breaks current coronavirus regulations, was held to pay tribute to Kirkton local Grant Hutchison. Another incident took place in the same area of Beauly Avenue on 31 October 2023, albeit a smaller scale, when a fire broke out. Riot police were deployed alongside fifteen police vehicles. Over 50 people were involved in the disturbance. [16] Reactions [ edit ]

Forensic officers have been carrying out a fingertip search of the property where Graeme was found. Carla Jenkins (29 October 2019). "Frightened Rabbit's Grant Hutchison on life-changing loss of brother Scott and new cider future". Glasgow Times. Speaking to The Courier about the episode, Graeme said: “The levels of deprivation in Dundee are alarming and despite investment in the Waterfront, there are many lives which remain challenging.Following the riot, Dundee City Council leader John Alexander called for supermarkets in Dundee to ban the public selling of fireworks. Supermarkets shortly after in Dundee banned the public selling of fireworks. [10] [11] Investigation [ edit ]

Another woman said: "Heartbreaking. Rip Hutchie. Thoughts are with your kids and family. Taken far too young." Read More Related Articles By 21:00 GMT, St. Paul's R.C. Academy was vandalised with windows being smashed open and cars being vandalised in the car park. Fireworks and firebombs were thrown to riot officers and emergency service officers who had arrived on the scene two hours prior, with one police officer receiving injuries. At 21:47 GMT, riot police tried to move rioters away from Gillburn Road. [3] Sean Murphy (29 April 2021). "Frightened Rabbit drummer Grant Hutchison opens Scotland's first cider shop". Daily Record.

‘Kirkton youngsters appeared to be revelling in the total anarchy’

The case was continued for further examination and all the men were released on bail. Who is accused of wrongdoing? Ross Bree allegedly drove a quad bike at excessive speed, repeatedly mounted footpaths, drove into the path of oncoming traffic and drove on a footpath on Gilburn Road. Clark, Alasdair (2 November 2022). "Justice secretary urged to clarify comments linking Kirkton riots to Dundee dad's death". The Courier . Retrieved 2022-11-02. Dozens of social media tributes have been posted about Grant, 28, but a row broke out after police said they were carrying out an investigation into the disturbance.

They were met with a squad of around 100 revellers who set off fireworks at officers and tried to intimidate them. Read More Related Articles a b c d e f "Kirkton riots: Visual timeline and eyewitness accounts of night that shamed Dundee". The Courier. 2 November 2022 . Retrieved 2022-11-02. You can learn more about 'Tiny Changes' and its excellent work, particularly during the challenging times we are currently facing, here. Read More Related Articles a b Kate Scantleton. "Interview: Grant Hutchison of Frightened Rabbit". newsunlimited.com.au/. Archived from the original on 7 January 2014 . Retrieved 7 January 2014.

Gary Grant appointed Director of Operations at Hutchison Technologies

Having witnessed the build-up to the mayhem that took place on Tuesday night, I can’t help but feel the potential was there to stop what eventually happened long before it went as far as it did. The riot broke out at 17:30 GMT in Beauly Square following anti-social behaviour. Speculation arose that the riot broke out following a remembrance event for Grant Hutchison, a man who lived in Kirkton who had died in 2020. [1] [2] Beauly Square [ edit ] Gary added: “I’m inspired and excited by the people I’ve met, the drive to build on everything that has been achieved so far, and the vision for the future.” A car, motorcycles and quad bikes were driven dangerously by eight men as part of a funeral motorcade, prosecutors say.

Clark, Alasdair (November 2022). "Fireworks withdrawn from sale at Dundee supermarkets after Kirkton riots". The Courier . Retrieved 2022-11-01. Regarding his aspirations during the band's early days, Hutchison noted: "When we first started, my measure of success was selling out King Tut's in Glasgow, and then being signed to Fat Cat and, more recently, getting the top ten album. Hopefully, I never get to the stage where I can say “We’ve arrived” because I would never want to settle with what we have achieved." [3] A group of around 100 people who aimed fireworks at police trying to break up the crowd were setting off the pyrotechnics in ‘tribute’ to a friend who died the day before. The offences are allegedly linked to a motorcade which followed the coffin of Grant Hutchison, whose funeral was held on November 16.

Where do prosecutors say this happened?

Christopher Mason allegedly drove a motorcycle at excessive speeds and deliberately caused the rear of the bike to pivot around the front wheel, causing damage to a grass area.