Body of missing man Stanislaw Zajac found

Police have confirmed that the body of missing man Stanislaw Zajac has been found.

The 51-year-old was last seen on Saturday 31st August in the Leith area.

On Sunday (15th September) officers responded to a report that a body had been found on an East Lothian beach. The body has now been formally identified as that of Mr Zajac and his family have been informed.

There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and a report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

 

Sharp rise in Scotland’s crime figures

Violent crime in Scotland has risen by 10% in the year to last March, official figures revealed yesterday. It’s the highest level for seven years, with a 16% rise in robberies.

The figures show there was also an 8% increase in sexual crimes, including rape, to  to the highest level ever recorded.

Despite these statistics the Scottish Government says violent crime is much lower than a decade ago. Continue reading Sharp rise in Scotland’s crime figures