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Rape Case Against Officer Gary Forbes Halted Indefinitely

1/21/2026

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The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service has halted further action in the case against police officer Gary Forbes, charged with raping a 34-year-old woman in Aberdeen in August 2024.
Forbes will not face court proceedings for now.
COPFS retains the right to pursue the case if new evidence emerges.
The decision follows Forbes' initial court appearance in November 2024.

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The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service has halted further action in the case against police officer Gary Forbes, charged with raping a 34-year-old woman in Aberdeen in August 2024.
Forbes will not face court proceedings for now.
COPFS retains the right to pursue the case if new evidence emerges.
The decision follows Forbes' initial court appearance in November 2024.