Capital Reports - Scotland

21 August 2019, 18:47 | Updated: 21 August 2019, 19:03

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Wednesday 21 August

"Targeted Attack" in Airdrie

Murder detectives in Airdrie are trying to establish a motive - after a man was abducted and attacked earlier this week.
 
59 year old Colin MacDonald was forced into a dark coloured car in Frew Street in the early hours of Monday - and died in hospital yesterday.
 

Puppies Stolen in "Distressing" Raid

Eight Bulldog cross puppies have been stolen in Glasgow.
 
Four men forced their way into a house in Castlemilk early this morning, smashing up the property in front of a young family who were inside at the time.
 
Police say they've arrested and charged a 19 year old man.
 

Loch Awe Tragedy

The family of a man who died after his boat capsized on Loch Awe say he was elated about becoming a dad.
 
Kieran Cowan's partner is expecting a baby girl later this year, and his relatives say they're overwhelmed by the love and support they've had.
 
The 23 year old's body was recovered this afternoon.
 
Two friends who were on the boat with Kieran on Saturday afternoon managed to swim to safety.
 

The Rock Rakes it in

And it's been a great week for Dwayne Johnson.
 
Not only has he got married, he's also been named the highest-paid actor in the world.
 
Forbes reckons he's made almost 74 million pounds in just a year.