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Police investigate allegations after officer's death

Police Scotland is investigating allegations that officer Alan Greer, who killed himself in May, carried out multiple serious sexual offences, including rape, attempted murder and violent assaults. The inquiry, launched after a complaint about a non-recent sexual assault, has identified several alleged victims and is being described as one of the anti-corruption unit's largest and most complex investigations. Greer was arrested in April, released pending further inquiries and suspended before his death, which is separately being examined by the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner. First Minister John Swinney said he was "absolutely horrified," by the allegations, while Police Scotland has urged other potential victims to come forward, promising support and a thorough investigation.

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