The shocking statistics, obtained by The Herald under freedom of information legislation, reflect a 45% rise in the number of youngsters who committed offences from three years ago and include offences ranging from serious assault to vandalism.
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Revealed: 45% rise in under-8s committing offences
Almost 200 children under the age of eight – including two as young as three – committed offences in Scotland in the past year, according to new figures.
