Criminal Record: Manhunt for escaped child rapist and 'murder' probe charge

Here's what has been making the news across the country.17:36, 07 Aug 2026Updated 17:39, 07 Aug 2026Here's what has been making the news across the country.Every day on Criminal Record we will be bringing you a round-up of the biggest crime stories of the day.If you love to read about crime in Scotland - this is the place to be every day.Here's what has been making the news across the country on Friday.Manhunt for child rapistA major search operation has been launched after a notorious child rapist escaped from staff while on escorted community leave in Perth city centre.Clifford Lyons, also known by the surname Dobbie, who is a restricted patient, absconded on Thursday, August 6, while out with escorts and remains on the run.Dobbie has spent decades in secure psychiatric hospitals after b