Douglas Ross prompts Holyrood security alert over toy gun delivery
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross prompted a Holyrood security alert after a toy gun was delivered to his office. Police Scotland said it was made aware of concern for a package at the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday. A spokesperson for the force said the item was checked and found to pose no risk. The Scottish Conservatives said the item was intended as a toy for Mr Ross' son. A spokesman said: "The wrong item was purchased and it was also delivered to the wrong address. It will be returned. "Douglas is grateful to the security team for their action and understanding." It is understood Mr Ross did not purchase the item personally and his family intended to purchase a toy laser gun. A Scottish Parliament spokesperson said: "We don't comment on individual security matters. "As you would expect, all mail to all MSPs is screened for anything potentially harmful." The parliament has recently ramped up security measures following a series of protests in the chamber. First Minister's Questions has repeatedly been targeted by vocal demonstrations about the climate crisis, housing and other issues. In response, Holyrood has introduced new rules on ticketing for the public gallery, requiring members of the public to show photo identification. Mobile phones have also been banned from the gallery. Douglas Ross apologises for 'industrial language' Morocco rescuers dig with bare hands as foreign aid sent US denies Cold War with China in historic Vietnam visit How Russia and West agreed on Ukraine G20 language How Russia and West agreed on Ukraine G20 language US denies Cold War with China in historic Vietnam visit 'Everyone in this village is either dead or missing' A Serbian scientist's long quest to name Srebrenica's dead How chronic pain feels for me. Video How chronic pain feels for me Guyana scrambles to make the most of oil wealth The spongy creatures cleaning Zanzibar's oceans. Video The spongy creatures cleaning Zanzibar's oceans Inside a 'hijacked' South African building. Video Inside a 'hijacked' South African building The rise and fall of a parenting influencer Florida's first hurricane-proof town The greatest spy novel ever written? Why is everyone crazy about Aperol? 2023 BBC.