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Abuser Jailed: Victims Demand Apology from Police Scotland

11/8/2025

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Christopher Harkins was jailed for 12 years after multiple women reported abuse.
Nadia, one of his victims, described a terrifying date escalating to harassment, including threats to harm her family.
Police began investigating Harkins in 2019.
Nadia and other victims are calling for an apology from Police Scotland for their inadequate response to earlier reports.

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Story summary

Christopher Harkins was jailed for 12 years after multiple women reported abuse.
Nadia, one of his victims, described a terrifying date escalating to harassment, including threats to harm her family.
Police began investigating Harkins in 2019.
Nadia and other victims are calling for an apology from Police Scotland for their inadequate response to earlier reports.