Campbell Petrie, a former Police Scotland officer, was convicted of nine charges involving physical and sexual abuse of two women between 2006 and 2022. The case has prompted questions about why an earlier 2009 allegation that he put his hands around a woman’s throat did not reach prosecutors, and how he remained in the force and was promoted after his arrest.

Police Scotland said there was insufficient evidence to progress the 2009 case; the Crown Office said it was not involved and received no criminal report. Petrie retired in 2025 before his conviction and may retain his pension, including a lump sum estimated at £150,000; officials are exploring whether it can be reduced, though rules may limit this. The case comes amid scrutiny of police vetting, with more than 22,000 officers and civilian staff due to have their records checked.