The Scottish Government has approved a legal aid application for the private prosecution of disgraced footballer David Goodwillie for rape.

A rape victim has been given the green light for the first private criminal prosecution in Scotland for more than 40 years.

Denise Clair will be allowed to pursue a rare private prosecution against footballer David Goodwillie after being granted legal aid.

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