The thing that I find strange at the moment, is why seven Strathclyde police turned up at this person's door just after 6am. And then it would seem he had to undertake an escorted lengthy road journey back to Scotland?.

Surely a joint venture between the English and Scottish police would have been sufficient, as would a simple quick plane journey with possibly one or two escorting officer's?.

spuds ...yesterday while waiting for my bus, I noticed two young (18-19 year old) uniformed policemen give an elderly gentleman in a covered mobility vehicle a verbal warning for some misdemeanor which may have been trivial, and then a written 'slap in the face' also.

I pointed this out to a chap who was also waiting for the bus, and he said that he got fined 50 quid for illegally throwing away a cigarette butt.

Coulson may have done something wrong.

As others have explained, under Scottish law 'detained' is equivalent to 'arrested on suspicion'.

Coulson hasn't been charged with an offence, but perjury is a serious criminal matter, and I imagine the case is complex - nevertheless, 7 officers did seem to me to be a few too many for the work involved. One or two driving, and two escorts might have done the job, but what do I know?

Perjury - an offence committed by a witness in judicial proceedings who, have been lawfully sworn, wilfully gives evidence.

Coulson and Tommy Sheriden who went to jail, are the people involved here.