Rank-and-file police are warning low officer numbers are taking a toll on those in the job.

David Kennedy from the Scottish Police Federation and a serving frontline officer discuss what it’s like for those on patrol and how it feels to be threatened with a knife, with no backup on the way.

And Martin and Laura discuss whether George Clooney is right to say he’s too old to be a romantic lead.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins.

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