MORE than three-quarters of murders were committed under the influence of alcohol or drugs last year, according to new statistics which show homicides increased by a fifth.
There were almost 100 murders in Scotland last year, up 19% from the 78 cases in 2009-10 when the rate reached its lowest point in 11 years.
Some 79% of perpetrators were under the influence of alcohol or drugs compared with just 49% the previous year.
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