A serving Lanarkshire police officer has been convicted following a theft while on duty.

Qumar Ahmed was arrested and charged following the offence , which happened in East Kilbride on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.

The 30-year-old appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Wednesday, October 29, where he was slapped with 250 hours of unpaid work and had a curfew imposed.

Police Scotland says Ahmed 'used his position of trust' to commit the theft.

Chief Superintendent Helen Harrison said: “Ahmed used his position of trust as a police officer to commit this crime.”

“We know how much damage can be caused to public trust and confidence in policing by the actions of those who do not live up to our values, do not carry out their role with integrity, and who do not uphold the standards we expect in

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