Man cleared over joyride in stolen police car
David Mullen caused thousands of pounds worth of damage by smashing his way out of the police station before leading officers on a high-speed chase.
Police Scotland chiefs carried out an extensive security review after Mullen was able to take a £25,000 Mitsubishi Outlander.
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Hide AdMullen, 27, of Perth, accepted carrying out the acts, but the Crown accepted his special defence that he was suffering from a mental disorder at the time and he was formally acquitted at Perth Sheriff Court yesterday.